Large, Finely Woven Grass Winnowing or Fanner Style Basket double-panel mola The first word that comes

The first word that comes to mind to describe this exquisite little bowl

as I found one

with its elegant long neck and satiny glaze the perfect shade of green

and with lots of character--but I really fell in love when I opened it to find this beautiful backgammon board inside

graphically patterned band that runs across the lid

Large, Finely Woven Grass Winnowing or Fanner Style Basket double-panel mola The first word that comesA beauty of a basket, even better in person, where its graceful form, the warmth of its patina and the care invested in its making are all the more palpable. I've become pretty familiar with certain varieties of Native American baskets of the Northeast and Northwest coasts, but am not completely sure of this one, tightly coiled and very finely woven. The form is of a winnowing basket, and I think it could actually be an African American "fanner," made