Summary

This bucket basket by Leanne Guymala has been coiled, with horizontal bands of undyed and dyed pandanus. The string wrapped handle is attached on opposite sides. In Gunbalanya bucket baskets are made to reflect the shape of an introduced metal or plastic pail or bucket.

Leanne Guymala is one of four sisters, all daughters of the artist Spider Namirrki and all well-established fibre artists. Leanne's mother was Molly Naborhlborhl. She makes a variety of coiled forms and experiments with combinations of techniques.

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Physical Description

Bucket basket, coiled, with horizontal bands in undyed pandanus and dyed pandanus (ochre yellow and brown). The string wrapped handle is attached on opposite sides.

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