
Sylestine, Coushatta coiled pine needle basket with lid
Sylestine
Coushatta
Classification
Basket
Dimensions
2 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (7 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm.)
Accession Number
2021.35.35.120
Credit
Gift of Robert Fowler Dunn
Memo / Artist Statement
Tag: "The Coushattas, which means "White Reed Brake," are noted for their pine needle basketry. These baskets, made of long leaf pine needles, are woven when the humidity is high. Very few can be made during hot, dry months. This basket made by: Sylestine."