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History Of Use

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.

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domestic storage; cooking; transport

Description

Cylindrical basket with slightly flaring walls. Base warps radiate from a central point. Base is decorated with band of three rows of light red strands. Walls are decorated with three bands: the top band consists of one row of dark brown, one row of light-red and light yellow-brown alternating, and one row of dark-brown and light brown alternating. The remaining two bands consist of yellow grass woven through light brown warp strands with row of dark brown, a row of light red and light yellow-brown alternating and a row of dark brown and light yellow-brown alternating above and below the yellow grass strand. Rim is folded over and secured with row of twining.