Klikitat Burden Basket

Klikitat Burden Basket

Cedar Bark, Leather, Tree Sap, Rope
13" H x 12 ½" W x 10" D
$2,500.00

Late 19th Century

The presence of a leather patch on the top edge of the basket is an indication of an old repair, likely done by a member of an indigenous community. The interior is lined with tree sap, a method used to strengthen the seal of the basket and prolong its functional use.

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