Mr. Lossiah uses an ax and wooden mallet to create thin wooden slats for baskets.  The slats must be very thin.  This is the first step in creating a basket.  Mr. Lossiah has to be very talented, because all of the slats that he cuts by hand must be the same thickness.
Picture courtesy of Oconaluftee Indian Village

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