Split Oak Gathering Basket with Swing Handle

This round gathering basket is made from split oak and features a hand-curved swing handle, characteristic of traditional basket forms from Eastern Cherokee and other Northeastern or Appalachian communities. With its tightly woven construction, wide opening, and reinforced rim, the basket reflects skilled craftsmanship and utility-based design. Gathering baskets like this were used for carrying produce, herbs, and daily goods and were often made with durable local materials.