Basket
About this object
History of use
Traditionally, baskets were used for a variety of domestic purposes, but starting in the mid-19th century, many basketry goods were made as sale items to provide a source of cash income.
Cultural context
cash economy; craft market
Physical description
Round, coiled basket with foot and split stitching over slat foundation. Imbricated design in light yellow-brown, light red-brown and black of two rows of v-shapes. Light red-brown beading on rim and foot. Rim with bundle foundation is attached by braiding.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
Before 1916
Date Acquired
20 Apr 1978
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 17.6 x 26.4 cm
Object Number
Nbz706