A twilled work basket with a lid, decorated and made from plant fibre coloured red, black and brown. The container has a series of cane splints which act as a frame for both the lid and the main body. The cane splints also act as feet for the container. The base is square and the main body is slightly cylindrical. There is a length of woven plant fibre which acts as a handle. Just underneath the rim of the main body is a hole, possibly caused by damage.
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