Chippewa Basket with Lid

Early/Mid 20th Century

1.875" H x 2.125" D

Hand Crafted from Porcupine Quills and Birch Bark with a Red Flower on the Lid

In Very Good Condition

Traditional Chippewa (Ojibwe) baskets with lids are most commonly crafted from birch bark, sweetgrass, and black ash splints, often featuring intricate decorations made from dyed porcupine quills. These lidded containers, sometimes referred to as "bank boxes," were historically used for storing small personal items or gathering berries.