Storage 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

Rectangular, coiled storage basket (part a) with a foot and a fitted lid (part b). Slat foundation, split stitching, and five horizontal geometric zig zag lines imbricated in a design in black, light red-brown, and light yellow-brown. Foot has light red-brown beading. Lid (part b) has light yellow-brown beading on the rim and light red-brown on the edge and the top.