Wonderful Early Sailor Made Macrame Footed Basket Patrick Moore astronomy I can never pass by

I can never pass by old turned wood salt spoons

During this pandemic

12 1/2" in diameter

1950s-60s I believe

slithering snake emanating from its nose

Wonderful Early Sailor Made Macrame Footed Basket Patrick Moore astronomy I can never pass byI've long been admiring sailor made macrame baskets, crafted from fishing twine while out at sea and typically intended as love tokens to be delivered upon return, I believe. This one, found in Maine, won me with its four little round feet underneath, and with the bold zig zag pattern on its nicely curved sides, which reminds me a bit of Pima Native American baskets, which I also love. Skillfully done and in great shape, super sturdy and with just a