Description:
This small bowl-like basket is woven from strands of naturally dyed bear grass and spruce root which are "embroidered" onto the basket's base to create reddish, white, and black triangular patterns. These patterns are not visible on the interior of the basket. A brown rim is seen around the top of the item. AP2018

Subjects:
Geometric patterns

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