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Fabulous MAINE INDIAN SPLINT & SWEETGRASS BASKET w CURLS, c. 1900 - Near Mint

$ 25.87

Availability: 93 in stock
  • Tribal Affiliation: Maine Indian
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Origin: Northeastt
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

    Description

    This is a fabulous antique Maine Indian fancy covered basket with curls made of splint and sweetgrass, circa 1900, or so. Basket is 9" in diameter and 4 1/4" high, and it has a ring top and 3 rows of curls. It is nearly mint with just a couple of the tips of the curls worn from age, as pictured. Inside you can see that some of the splint was dyed green, but has now faded to almost a golden yellow color, which is common with these commercial basket dyes from this period. This basket has a great presence and it was woven by a skilled basket maker. It was just found in New England. Shipping is .50 Priority mail. There is a 30 day money back inspection period, and email for more information. Thank you.