Basket Item Number: 3512/27 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Vase-like basket (part a) with lid (part b). Basket has a circular opening that gently flares into a rounded body. Small dot decorates centre of flat base. Sides decorated with two stair-like patterns. Stair steps consist of inverted triangles. Lid has a slightly extended lip and inner ridge, that fits into the container body. Button knob on top centre of lid. Alternating triangle and rectangle designs extend inward from rim. Both components are yellow-brown, designs done in brown-red.

Specific Techniques

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