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North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. early 20th century CE. A large basket hand-woven with thin fronds from the hala tree with a matching lid - the fibers are tightly knotted and form an open weave, ideal for storing dried fish. These fronds are known as lauhala or "lau hala" and when woven together they are referred to as "ulana lau hala." The leaves are water resistant and durable, which makes them ideal for many different items such as sails, mats, and baskets like this example. The lauhlala fronds must have been cut into thinner strips to achieve this weave. Baskets were often twined around calabash gourds or wood bowls to protect or decorate the exteriors. Size: 14" Diameter x 8" H (35.6 cm x 20.3 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii collection, acquired 2000 to 2010

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Loss to rim opening and fraying and unraveling to the weave. Rest of basket is in good condition. Lid is slightly smaller than opening and would need to be tied in place.