Description:
Twined Cedar Bark with False Embroidery
Tsimshian
False embroidery "cresting wave" design on the upper and lower bands of the basket. The inside bottom of the basket is also done with false embroidery in the shape of a five point star.
Ketchikan Museums: Tongass Historical Society Collection
THS 70.7.5.13
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Red cedar basket - side
Red cedar basket - inside
Red cedar basket - bottom
Red cedar basket - side
Red cedar basket - side
Red cedar basket - inside
Red cedar basket - bottom
Red cedar basket - side