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Native American, Southwestern United States, Arizona, Apache, ca. late 1890s to 1900s CE. A sizeable basket bowl that is hand-woven from native plant fibers, likely willow and devils claw, in light and dark brown. The piece is coiled, likely using a 3 rod foundation, the motifs radiate out from the circular center stacked triangles and zig zagging lines with men at each point. The Apache people have a longstanding basketry tradition, and basket making is among the most celebrated art forms in their culture. The pictorial elements are highly coveted by collectors. Size: 17.75″ Diameter x 4.75″ H (45.1 cm x 12.1 cm)
Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.
Condition: Some losses to stitches throughout. Repairs with adhesive along the rim to stabilize the stitches / coils. Tightly woven and overall good condition.
Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000
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