ts’uu k’al skaayxan (Basket)

Basketry filled a vital need as containers for storage, domestic use and transportation of goods. Some had multiple uses; others were made for specific functions. After European contact, used for trade and sale items. Forms have been altered to meet European tastes. Basketry making was and is a women's art.

domestic storage; cooking; transport

Base and wall are woven in alternating weft of two ply z-twist plain twining with simple plaiting. decorative technique consists of two bands of four rows of dark brown two ply z-twist plain twining. Rim is constructed of warps folded over a bundle and secured by wrapping.

Large circular basket with flaring wall and broken strap (part b). Base has warps radiating from central point; twined center circle; with remainder in alternating rows of twining and plaiting; decorated with two rows of dark brown plaiting. Four rows of twining demarcate base from walls. Walls consist of alternating rows of twining and plaiting, decorated with two bands of four rows of dark brown alternating with light brown. Rim is reinforced with bundle and has section of irregular wrapping. Strap previously attached by braided strand pulled through four holes and knotted at ends.