Basket

One decorative birchbark basket from northern Michigan. The birdhouse-shaped basket has four curved side panels that have been stitched together with multi-color porcupine quills that have been arranged to form narrow bands along the edges. The top edges of the side panels have been bound with red and white cord. The bottom edges are bound with brown cord. The ends of a narrow wood dowel are tied to the peaks that are located on opposite sides of the basket. Two hinged lids are attached to the dowel with two pieces of green/gold-colored ribbon that have been tied to form bows on top. The tops of the lids and exterior sides of the basket are decorated with multi-color floral designs that have been made from porcupine quills. The interior and underside are lined with red/brown marbled paper. A white adhesive label on the bottom is printed with black text that shows "222."