A miniature rustic hand-woven frame basket, crafted from natural dark reddish-brown bark-on twigs woven over a bentwood hoop and rib framework. The basket features a central overhead arched bentwood handle, structurally anchored at each side rim with a classic hand-woven diamond "God's eye" (ojo de dios) lashing detail.

Historical & Style Details

• Object Type: Miniature ribbed frame basket
• Material / Technique: Unpeeled natural bark-on twigs, split wood weavers, bentwood hoop frame, hand-woven
• Decorative Details: Diamond "God's eye" handle attachment lashings
• Colour & Surface: Deep reddish-brown natural bark with warm buff exposed wood interior ribs
• Condition: Structurally sound, with minor natural twig irregularities and slight surface wear consistent with age and rustic folk construction

History

Ribbed frame baskets featuring diamond handle attachments—traditionally referred to as "God's eye" or rosette lashings—belong to an enduring tradition of European and American regional folk basketry. Constructed using locally harvested saplings, willow, or wild twigs, miniature frame baskets of this form were historically crafted both for practical gathering of small items like berries and eggs and as decorative demonstrations of traditional weaving handcraft.