Wood (other)
Unknown
Montreal, Canada, North America
1880-1920
Splint; Paint; Ash, black; Hickory
Woven
1965.2002
Object Number1965.2002 |
Basket (Wall pocket)
Wood (other)
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Unknown
This record is to be used when the maker of an object is unknown.
Montreal, Canada, North America
Probably Montreal, Canada or in northern New York state.
1880-1920
Native American; Indigenous peoples
Splint; Paint; Ash, black; Hickory
Woven
30.5 (H) , 9 (W) , 4.5 (D)
77.47 (H) , 22.86 (W) , 11.43 (D)
This is a very long hardwood splint wall pocket or hanging frame of six graduated basketry pockets with ornamental splint curls, some painted red and black, projecting from the exteriors. Its design resembles contemporary wall pockets made from textiles, tinware, and other materials used to hold light-weight letters, keepsakes, needlework or other knickknacks. The maker is unknown, but possibly was a member of the Abenaki culture in the region from Montreal, Canada to northern New York State. Production of such useful wall baskets was shared along the Atlantic seaboard between Anglo and Native American weavers including the Cherokee, Delaware, Mahican, Penobscot and Schaghticoke cultures, One distinguishing feature, the woven curls or porcupine twists, are a typical decorative element in Native basketry made for the tourist trade beginning in the 1860s. This example features roughly swabbed red and green paint, probably added after manufacture.