Basket

Item number A6356 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Cedar root splint foundation basket with twined elements of cedar root and design elements in aniline dyed cedar root. Plain twined openwork with the direction of weave changing every three rows; overcast rim and handle. Four weft strands are dyed black and are near the top, middle, bottom and the base of basket. Unevenly spaced are pink and one purple coloured warp strand.

Specific Techniques

Plain twined openwork with direction of weave changing every three rows; overcast rim and handle. Four weft strands are dyed black and are near the top, middle, bottom, and base of the basket. Unevenly spaced are pink and one purple warp strand.