Basket Item Number: 3512/11 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Circular basket with flared opening. Walls gently slope into a convex base. Walls are decorated with rows of inverted triangles. Negative space between the triangle motif forms a six-petal flower design in centre bottom of basket, with petals extending upward to middle of walls. Patterns are visible on interior and exterior. Basket is golden brown, dyed decorations are dark brown-red.

Specific Techniques

Basket is formed with woven strands of grass, wrapped in mokola palm fibre.

Iconographic Meaning

Variation of Heart of the Palm design.