BASKET
Date1940
Geography
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Dimensions29 x 29 cm
Object numberHF.74.176.20
DescriptionCylindrical basket that flares toward the mouth. Overlaid splints radiate from center base and are bent at circumference, forming ribs. Narrow splints are woven in ring at center base and circumference. Plain plaiting at sides. Weavers are half width. Two full width weavers near mouth are flanked by quarter width splints. Split branch rim at mouth is faced with sweet grass. Alternate ribs are hemmed.Collections
