Native American trade or sale basket

Content Description

Used for trade or sale by a tribe on the northwest coast. Made of coarse grass. 1 6/8" by 6" on the bottom. Sides move up 5 1/2". Handles (12 3/4") attached at two places on a side, one handle is broken. Decoration is slim, but is black where occurs. A piece of wood has been sewn in the bottom for support. Briefly appraised by Stephanie Craig (Grand Ronde basket weaver), 11/2018: Juncus effusus (common rush) "purse" with maidenhair fern black overlay; some root-wrapping on handle. Briefly appraised based on a photograph, by Robert Kentta, Cultural Director at Siletz, 11/2018: "typical juncus work, back and forth weaving on the bottom, and the sides generally with up to right weaving, with occasional down to right bands - it gives a textural design effect."

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No