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

Coiled basket of a bundle foundation. Bundle is often made of finely split root. Imbrication technique is used for decoration.

Small coiled basket (with bifurcated stitches) with imbrication of 6 vertical bands. Four are dark red-brown and 2 have yellow and dark red-brown stitches. Rim is wrapped.