Sally Bag with Striped Geometric Design, c. 1920
Wasco
corn husk weft, native fiber warp, natural dyes
8" h x 6" diameter
Flexible cylindrical baskets, also known as "sally bags," are a hallmark of Columbia Plateau weaving. Rims are often finished with leather and lether loops to attach the basket to a belt. Sally bags were used to carry and store roots and other foods, as well as medicines and personal items.
