The twig rim of this wall basket produces a natural, uneven shape. Wood splints and round reeds are woven in a plain weave. The handle, also made of twig, attaches to the basket with a God’s Eye design. A macrame decoration made of red and mauve pony beads hangs below the rim on one side.
After moving to Washington, DC following World War II, Ira Blount mastered dozens of artisanal crafts. His love for crafting, learning, and community engagement would endure over the course of his long life and career.
