While it is not known who made this basket, it is a fine example of a traditional rivercane double weave typical of Eastern Band Cherokee. Lidded baskets such as these were used to store foodstuffs and household goods. The double weave makes for a…
This rivercane tray was made by Cherokee basket weaver, Rowena Bradley in 1982. Traditionally, trays such as these were used to hold foodstuffs and household goods. To make this tray, Bradley used a complex double weave technique that results in a…
It is not known who made this undated damaged rivercane tray, although it is typical of Cherokee basket weaving style. Traditionally, trays such as these were used to store foodstuffs and household goods. A complex technique mastered by…
It is not known who made this rivercane wall basket, although its weaving is typical of the style made by Eastern Band Cherokee. Cherokee basket weavers made baskets for a variety of functions. This two-handled wall basket, used to hold foodstuffs…
This undated photograph of a basket was included in a brochure titled Traditional Craftsmanship by Butch & Louise Goings. The basket by Louise Goings is made of white oak dyed with walnut and bloodroot. The brochure was printed to accompany an…
This diagram features components that are unique to a white oak rib basket including the rim hoop, spine, and ribs. The original drawing is by Allison Bruce Wieboldt. It was originally published as an illustration in "From Appalachian White Oak…
This diagram features components that are unique to a white oak rib basket including weaving splits, spine, and ribs. The original drawing is by Allison Bruce Wieboldt. It was originally published as an illustration in "From Appalachian White Oak…
This diagram features components that are unique to a white oak rod basket including weaving rods and side stakes. The original drawing is by Allison Bruce Wieboldt. It was originally published as an illustration in "From Appalachian White Oak…
This diagram features components that are unique to a white oak rod basket including rod, weaving splits, stakes, and figure-eight lashing. The original drawing is by Allison Bruce Wieboldt. It was originally published as an illustration in "From…
This diagram features components that are unique to a white oak split basket including stakes and weaving splits. The original drawing is by Allison Bruce Wieboldt. It was originally published as an illustration in "From Appalachian White Oak…