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BASKET

Dimensions24.5 x 12 x 23.5 cm
Object numberHF.2021.16.240
DescriptionWoven wall hanging basket with a rectangular base and slightly flared sides including the back which extends beyond the height above the rest of the edge of the basket. The basket is woven in a one-over-one-under checker pattern with uniform weft splints (2.2 cm) and warp splints of two different widths. The warp splints on the lower section of the basket (0.7 cm) are narrower than the ones on the upper portion (1.5 cm). The upper part of the back is vaguely pyramid shaped with a row of diamond jikiji’j around the top edge. The rim of the lower portion is double wrapped wood splints.