Basket
This bark basket with lid is round. The vennery features bark loops called K8wis, colored red and green.
- Accession Number 2022.34.1-2
- Materials dye, wood, black ash
- Measurements 18 x 27 cm
Historical context
Basketry has always been an important part of Native life south of the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes. One of the most widely used materials is the ash splint. These are obtained by beating an ash log with the back of an axe. This removes the tree’s annual growth layers. These strips are then slit to the desired thickness and width. They are then ready to be interwoven using various techniques to create baskets for a variety of uses.<...
- Accession Number 2022.34.1-2
- Materials dye, wood, black ash
- Measurements 18 x 27 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by the Hon. Serge Joyal c.p., 2022.034.1-2
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
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