pika-uu (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

Round basket with wrapped twined weaving. Cedar bark and grass base in plain twined weaving with checker work centre. Decoration consists of wide band of blue with geometric design in light yellow-brown, four rows around bottom and top of basket, each consisting of blue-green, orange, blue-green and blue-green and orange alternating stitches. Rim is wrapped twined weaving.