Braided Sweetgrass and Ash Splint Fine Penobscot Lidded Basket birds on branch it would be drawings

it would be drawings

of an almost Giacometti-like surfer on long board riding a wave

but if you prefer to purchase just one

could be used for hanging it from a belt

I especially like what it is: a stirrup cup

Braided Sweetgrass and Ash Splint Fine Penobscot Lidded Basket birds on branch it would be drawingsThis is a lovely, quintessential example of Penobscot basketry, featuring a wonderful interplay of patterns and textures. The lid is woven primarily with tight sweetgrass braids, punctuated with two bands of woven ash splint nearer to the center framing one band of unbraided grass, then a nice fat braid across the top for a handle. With lid removed, the bottom half reveals a rim of blue green naturally dyed ash splint, also visible at the center of