Basket Sweetgrass & Ash
$40.00
Basket Sweetgrass & Ash
This Basket Sweetgrass & Ash with Lid will make a nice addition to your collection or a decorative storage container. This weaver used a light color Ash Splints and sweetgrass to make the basket. This basket is in excellent condition! The signature on the bottom says Mikmaq LT and DB.
The Basket measures 1.5″ tall with the cover on. The cover measures 3″ in diameter. One of a Kind!
Native Americans in the Northeast make them 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 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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