Basketry Tray

About this object

Cultural context

basketry; eceonomic activity

Physical description

Basketry tray of simple coiled work with bifurcated stitches, watch-spring construction and double row coiled handles. Tray has an overcast rim and is decorated with partial imbrication. Interior surface features five rows of three diamond and partial diamond shapes radiating out from the center. Exterior has several small pyramid shapes repeating in red cherry bark/cat-tail and black-dyed bark/cat-tail. Colour: tan.