Basket

Baskets were used for carrying and storing a wide variety of materials. These include, water, stones, firewood, roots, fruits, seeds, textile materials, fish and game. They were also used for cooking. Women and girls made and used these baskets. Family wealth was partially correlated to the number and quality of baskets in their possession. The ability to produce high quality baskets was a valuable asset for a woman.

basketry; storage

Coiled basket (with bifurcated stitches). Watch-spring construction. Imbricated design of two full butterflies and two half butterflies at rim. One set is of black cherry bark with grass, one set is red cherry bark with grass.