Basket Ash & Sweetgrass
$40.00
Basket Ash & Sweetgrass
This Basket Ash & Sweetgrass with Lid will make a perfect addition to your collection! This basket maker used a light color Ash Splints, and a band of sweetgrass on the edge of the cover. They then added curls for a design. The cover has a delicate .5″ loop on the top. This basket is in excellent condition! The signature on the bottom says MiKmaq Canada, and there is also certificate by the Government of Canada with it.
The Basket measures 2.5″ tall with the cover on. The cover measures 2.5″ in diameter and 1″ high.
One of a Kind!
Native Americans in the Northeast make baskets out of many materials including birch bark, split wood of ash trees and sweetgrass, the strongest being those made from the wood of brown or black ash trees, known as basket trees. Native American ash baskets are a type of traditional basket. Various Native American groups use ash tree splints as the primary weaving material. These baskets are known for their strength, flexibility, and intricate weaving techniques. Ash baskets play a significant part in Native American culture. People use them for various purposes, including carrying and storing food, gathering materials, and as trade items.
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