Painted Woven Splint Basket

Description:

Painted Woven Splint Basket, possibly northeastern Indian tribe, late 19th century, oblong basket with red-painted uprights, (minor losses),ht. 7 1/2, wd. 12 3/4, lg. 17 1/2 in.
Estimate $150-250

Several breaks around lower edge, 6 in. loss of one horizontal weaver.

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