Basketry Mat

About this object

History of use

Small coiled cedar root mats, like this one, are often beginner's projects. They are also made for sale, and personal use.

Cultural context

basketry; domestic

Physical description

Small, circular, cedar root mat of interlocking coiled work. Consists of eight plain coiled areas (starting with watch-spring construction) connected by two concentric bands of loop work. The centre design has a star-like appearance. There are interspersed black coils along the outer ring; black and red double coils on the middle ring and an all red central ring.