Basket Item Number: A8996 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Circular spruce root basket (a) with a flat bottom and a fitted lid (b); plain twined weaving. Design has completely faded on outside. Base - one band (five rows wide) with every other warp strand in purple. Sides - central band; every other warp strand is purple for eight warp strands then every other stitch (staggered) is purple for eight warp strands. Gives the effect of two staggered rows of alternating squares of checks and stripes. Lid has same design as base.