Large Lidded Micmac Natural Ash Splint Basket with Curlicues wide lip from what I understand these

from what I understand these sorts of lined sewing baskets were made for the tourist market during the late Victorian era

" I believe because of the little "ball in cage" whimsies at the end of their handles

Dimensions: 4

The back of the frame bears the label of the well-known Kanda gallery in Tokyo

but when not in use I would set it on a credenza or coffee table to admire everyday

Large Lidded Micmac Natural Ash Splint Basket with Curlicues wide lip from what I understand theseAnother beautiful MicMac Northeast Coast Native basket, this one large enough to hold all sorts of things should one want to put it to use. Made entirely of natural (un dyed) ash splint of varied widths, this basket features two bands of curlicues around its sides and a fancy "bow" at the center of its lid, with the end of the bow trimmed like a ribbon and tucked into the weaving. Very nice. I don't believe this basket has many years on it; it is in