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Culture/People
Chitimacha
Previous owner
Alfred H. Schloss, Non-Indian, 1889-1994
Ruth E. Schloss (Ruth Kreinik/Mrs. Alfred H. Schloss), Non-Indian, 1908-1990
Donor
Alfred H. Schloss, Non-Indian, 1889-1994
Ruth E. Schloss (Ruth Kreinik/Mrs. Alfred H. Schloss), Non-Indian, 1908-1990
Object Name
Basket with cover
Media/Materials
Reed
Techniques
Twill-plaited, double-woven
Dimensions
18 x 18 x 15.5 cm
Object Type
Containers and Vessels
Place
Louisiana; USA
Date created
1900-1910
Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Alfred H. Schloss (1889-1994) and Ruth Kreinik Schloss (1908-1990); donated to MAI by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schloss in 1966.