Basket
About this object
History of use
Baskets are used for carrying and storage of a wide variety of goods. They are also used for cooking. Women and girls make and use baskets, and it is a valuable asset to be able to make quality ones. Family wealth was partially correlated to the number and quality of baskets possessed.
Cultural context
utilitarian
Physical description
Large rectangular coiled basket with a wrapped rim. Inward pointing triangular geometric pattern in yellow, red, yellow and red/yellow, yellow/black.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
Before 1978
Date Acquired
5 Mar 1979
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 21.5 cm x 47.5 cm x 30 cm
Object Number
Nbz776