Basket

Traditionally, baskets were used for a variety of domestic purposes, but starting in the mid-19th century, most basketry goods were made as sale items to provide a source of cash income.

cash economy; craft market

Round, coiled basket (with bifurcated stitches) with foot and slat constructed base. Imbricated design in diamond shapes with cherry bark outer line and light yellow-brown grass inner line. X-shapes in dark cherry bark outer line and light yellow-brown grass as inner line. Cherry bark beading at rim and foot. Loopwork around rim.