Basket
About this object
History of use
Baskets are woven by men and women from plant fibres. They are used to protect agricultural products from spoilage. They are stored above ground on shelves or suspended by ropes or nets. Baskets are also used for the preparation and serving of food.
Cultural context
storage; collecting; food service
Physical description
Tightly coiled plant fibre basket in varying shades of yellow, and brown. The rim is woven in a pointed-arrow style in light and dark alternating colours. Basket narrows to convex bottom.
Categories
Materials
Water fig wood?