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Introduction

This miniature round ash splint basket is made using the plaiting technique. The basket sits on \"feet\" of fancy splint loops that are woven into the base. Created by Helen Lonetree, a member of the Hochunk Nation, in 2008 and collected by Pieter Hovens in the same year.

Name of Maker(s): Helen Lonetree
Maker role: Artist
Nation of Maker: Hochunk
Nation of Origin

Museum documentation

Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

Museum documentation.

Date Made or Date Range: 2008
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Museum documentation, GRASAC generated

Materials

ash split, natural and dyed purple and orange

Techniques or Format

This ash splint basket with a round base was made using the plaiting technique. It is woven with broad splint spokes, and narrow splint weavers. The basket sits on "feet" of fancy loops that are woven into the base of the basket.

Motifs and Patterns

The alternating use of dyed splints of red and purple creates a decorative checkered design. The fancy looping on the base of the basket creates a star motif.

Other Notes

Surname of the artist, "Lonetree" is written in pencil on the bottom of the basket

Dimensions: 0 × 0 × 6 cm
Condition: Excellent
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Museum documentation

Current Location: Museum Volkenkunde, Leiden, Netherlands
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 6089-7
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 2008
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Pieter Hovens
Date Relative was First Removed or Collected from its Community Context: 2008
Collection Narratives and Histories

Pieter Hovens

GKS Reference Number: 26702
Approximate Place of Origin

43.0703, -80.1184

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