This is one of many very characteristic baskets the Mossi people of Burkina Faso make and use commonly. The square bottom and round top are typical of this long-standing tribal tradition. This type has flared sides and is decorated around the top with leather and cowrie shell trim. It also has a single cowrie shell at each of the bottom corners as "feet". This same style of basket comes in a variety of sizes and decorative configurations. This one is among the smaller of the genre.

7 1/2" deep x 11 7/8" diameter at the top.