Basket
About this object
History of use
Traditionally, baskets were used for a variety of domestic purposes, but starting in the mid-19th century, many basketry goods were made as sale items to provide a source of cash income.
Cultural context
cash economy; craft market
Physical description
Rectangular coiled basket with a foot and split stitching over slat foundation. Vertical imbricated design on each side in light yellow-brown and light red-brown. Beading on the rim, the foot, and the body. Loopwork around the rim of the basket. Bottom has parallel coils.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
Before 1916
Date Acquired
20 Apr 1978
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 12.1 cm x 14 cm x 11.8 cm
Object Number
Nbz791