Basket bottle

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Culture/People: Seneca [Cattaraugus]
Previous owner: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); acquired by MAI from Joseph Keppler circa 1926.
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Place: Cattaraugus Reservation; Erie County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County; New York; USA

See related items: Seneca [Cattaraugus]; Food/Beverage Serving

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 14/5686
Barcode: 145686.000

Object Type: Food/Beverage Serving

Object Name: Basket bottle
Media/Materials: Cornhusk, corn cob, cordage
Techniques: Twined

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62fcbaf6c-a362-4148-b396-422888292f6f

Record ID: NMAI_155853