Chitimacha baskets
ca. 1890–1920
Louisiana
Cane, dye
Purchase, Joseph Keppler Collection, gift of Dr. Margaret J. Sharpe
11/8264, 9558, 22/5207
Baskets of dyed and plaited river cane, specially made for gathering, preparing, storing, and serving food, were used by many Native groups in the Southeast. Chitimacha baskets are distinguished by the use of narrower split cane and the variety of complicated designs.
