DepartmentUnited States & Canada
Lidded birchbark container
NameContainer
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
CulturePenobscot
Date19th century
Place madeMaine, United States, North America
Mediumbirch bark
Dimensions7 1/8 × 5 1/2 in. (18.0975 × 13.97 cm)
Credit LineGift of Will and Angelita Channing
Object numberA.2023.2.2ab
Collections
ProvenancePurchased in 1980s from an East coast antique dealer or antique/flea market
DescriptionLidded birtchbox cylinder container, overall dark brown with light brown etched/engraved designs. Design on top of lid is a four-petal flower-like shape. Designs on side are repeating diamonds with hatching inside.
1920s-1930s
Daniel Johnston
c. 2014
Artist Not Recorded
2015
2012