Basket

Purchased by the donor on the roadside in 2008.

Basket is formed with woven strands of grass, wrapped in reed grass.

Circular basket with flared opening. Rim protrudes outward at an angle, walls curved into a square base. Walls made of dyed grass strands and woven together with naturally coloured reeds, covering the walls in a small checkered design. Additional reeds woven throughout, creating a floral motif. Sections of grass are woven together in centre of base, forming a crossed square. Concentric, four-petal flower-like design surrounds square. Largest flower petals extend upward to basket opening. Patterns are visible on interior and exterior. Basket is light yellow, designs done in dark brown.