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

Dish is woven in 2 ply twining throughout except for decoration; raised band is 3 ply twining and v's are twill twining; rim is braided; alternating z twist.

Basket with a tight weave and slightly concave dish shape. Decorated with a ridge near the centre that has every third strand in light red alternating with two strands of undyed root. There is a decorative band near the rim of the dish with a geometric arrow design.