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Message:: [QUOTE="wlwhittier, post: 9446561, member: 76316"]Length overall ~12", bowl is ~5" X ~4 3/8", 2 3/8" deep; total weight ~1.8 oz.The arms of the fork are shaved thin to form the entire oval rim. Finer (more flexible?) material was used to finish the woven centers, pic 9 & 10.It may be tourist ware, but I doubt that. The appearance is of a utilitarian item made by someone who has done dozens, if not hundreds or thousands, just like it. Minor staining shows color that may indicate tea, but that's just a guess. There is no odor, nor any remnant of organic material. I don't think it has any significant age to it. Have any of you basketry folks got helpful hints or comments? Thanks for lookin'! [ATTACH=full]439206[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]439207[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]439208[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]439209[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]439210[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]439211[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]439212[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]439213[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]439214[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]439215[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]