Native American Baskets

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A : Native American Indian Basket is a container which is traditionally constructed from stiff fibres, often made of willow. The top is either left open or the : Native American Indian Basket may be fitted with a lid. Wood, bamboo, wheat, other grasses, rushes, twigs, osiers or wicker are often used to make : Native American Indian Baskets.The first : Native American Indian Baskets were woven by gatherers to collect fruits, grains, nuts and other edible plant materials, as well as for holding fish by early fishing tribes. A creel is a : Native American Indian Basket made especially to hold fish.