Posted 7 years ago
Bwall
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Hello
I have posted some pictures of a basket I purchased this summer in hopes that one of you experts out there can provide me with some information.
It has several different weave styles unlike any I have seen and appears to be Native American.
Any information on age and type would be appreciated
The dimensions are as follows:
16" across by 5" tall
Thank you
The possibility of it being Native American can be eliminated, due to the fact that it is made from split bamboo, a material not used by any Native American tribe.
It is Asian, a traditional style of basket from the Philippines, called a "bilao" basket. They were originally used for winnowing, but are primarily sold today for serving food, display, or other decorative uses.
Please mark your mystery as solved, Bwall. Thank you, CanyonRoad, for sharing your knowledge with all of us, greatly appreciated.