pika-uu (Basket)

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

cash economy; craft market

Small cylindrical basket (a) with slightly flaring sides capped by a rounded, fitted lid (b). The basket's sides and top of the lid are ringed by a repeating dark blue geometric motif; sides and lid are trimmed with a multicoloured stripe of dark blue, yellow and red; centre of lid is covered with a purple circle ringed with yellow and red. Cedar bark flange of looped warp strands protruding from the upper rim of basket holds lid in place.