BASKET
Geography
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Dimensions12 x 23.2 cm
Object numberHF.75.83.18
DescriptionCircular basket with an overlaid splints radiate from center base and are secured with ring of narrow weavers. Weavers (1/5 the width of ribs) are plain plaited. Half height, border of wider weavers with one overlaid splint twisted to form curlicues. Split branch rim with sweet grass edging is bound with single wrap. Small semi-circular rigid loop handle on opposite sides of mouth. Alternate ribs are hemmed. Weavers at half height border are dyed pink and green. Single green dyed overlain curlicue.Collections
