Basket

Physical description

Cylindrical basket (a) with slightly flared sides and a flat, fitted lid (b). Simple interlocking coiled work (bifurcated stitches) watch-spring base and lid construction, overcast splint rim. Slat flange on lid. Buckskin handle. Partial imbrication, continuous patterns. Lid has a seven pointed tri-colour star figure in centre with small tri-colour diamond figures around edge. Sides: two horizontal tri-colour bands which combine to form large diamond figures.