Description: Antique Sardinian basket (35 cm; h. 20 cm) with a slightly domed lid called Cofinu, interesting for its colors. The base measures 20 cm: the lower part of the basket features a circular decoration depicting 6 hens with red cloth inserts (photo no. 9) while the central decoration of the lid represents a circle with 12 points with red and black cloth inserts (photo no. 8), a color that is also found in the 6 hens in the upper part (photo no. 3). The warp is made with wheat stalks while the weaving is done with reed strings: the red and black cloth inserts are applied during the weaving of the interlacing. It is in good condition: click here to see the making of Sardinian baskets.
