Basket

Traditionally, baskets were used for a variety of domestic purposes, but starting in the mid-19th century, most basketry goods were made as sale items to provide a source of cash income.

cash economy; craft market

Rectangular coiled storage basket with a foot and a fitted lid (part b). Looped handles (parts c and d) have broken off and are 19.5 cm. and 19 cm. long. Slat foundation on the bottom and the sides. Split stitching and geometric imbricated design in dark red-brown, black, and light yellow-brown: three vertical bands on each long side and two on each short end, all of which are in a key pattern in either red or black bordered by the opposite colour. Lid has beaded design in light yellow-brown around the rim with beading in black and dark red-brown on the top.