Context (Field collection)
Artefact collected by Dr Ray Abrahams in 1982, through the generosity of the Crowther-Beynon Fund.
Event Date 1982
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (Production / use)
Baskets such as this remain a ubiquitous item: several such baskets, in different sizes, are seen in most Finnish homes, holding logs, laundry, fruit, etc. Mr. Aimo Merilainen (basket maker) learned his skill from other soldiers during the war. He finds his own pine - the ideal wood is that from a tree split by lightning. Commercial copies made from machine-planed veneer are widely available.
Event Date 1982
Author: maa

Context (Display)
Exhibited: Department of Social Anthropology, 1983 to January 1988.
Event Date 1983
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (Physical description)
Natural pine basket with twisted pine handle.
Event Date 27/4/1988
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Parekori. Natural pine basket with twisted pine handle made by Aimo Merilainen.
Event Date 21/3/2020
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (Physical description)
Pärekori. A basket made by Aimo Meriläinen. It has a flat rectangular base and an oval rim, and is woven from broad, flat strips of pine. It has a looped handle over the top made from twisted pine.
Event Date 8/3/2023
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff