pika-uu (Basket)

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

cash economy; craft market

Small cylindrical basket (a) with a flat, fitted lid (b). Wrapped twined rim and flange of cedar bark with warp strand loops. Sides are wrapped twined grass and base is grass and cedar bark plain twining with checker work centre. Geometric design on one side of basket in purple and orange. Two bands of green around bottom. Lid is wrapped twined with green circle in centre surrounded by a blue geometric motif. Two green bands around rim of lid.