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PC VP3

PC VP3
PC VP3
PC VP3
PC VP3
Collection: Private Collection
Motif: Diamond
Comments:

Irene made this basket specifically for storing 78 records.

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Description:

Cylindrical slat coiled basket with slightly flaring wall.  Base is composed of 9 slats ranging in width from 2.2 to 3cm.  These are bounded by a single bundle coil and stabilized with Type __ end stitching. Rim and handles are bundle coil construction.

 

Four diamond motifs are spaced at intervals around the basket wall.  Designs are rendered in red and white. Basket wall is 6 slats high.  Average slat width 2.2 cm.

 

Materials: cedar wood slats, cedar root, bitter cherry bark (undyed, natural red colour), corn husk

 

Techniques: slat coil, bundle coil

 

Overall Dimensions: 26.5 cm diametre at base and 31 cm diametre at rim,  14.5 cm high