BASKET
Geography
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Dimensions12.8 x 20 cm
Object numberHF.78.2.2
DescriptionCircular basket with a flat bottom and slightly convex sides. Circular flat top. Mouth is reinforced with semi-tubular rim secured with overcast binding. Plain plaiting used throughout. Overlaid weavers are curled to produce projecting cones on sides and lid. Cones on lid are graduated, as are ribs and weavers. Center of lid is filled with sweet grass. Bezzel is attached with heavy thread. Cone splints are dyed pink and green. Sweet grass lid center. Projecting cones dyed pink and green.Collections
c. 1980s
2007
1957
1953
1930-1940
1940