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Tlingit or Haida berry basket

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
Tlingit or Haida berry basket
9” diameter x 7 1/4” high

ex: Fred Boschan Collection, Sotheby’s May 8, 2006

woven out of spruce root

excellent condition

flying geese design

late 19th-early 20th century

$6500.

(mc2641)

This Tlingit basket is traditionally called a berry basket. When it was new, the spruce root was very flexible. The owner could flatten the basket, take it out to use when collecting berries, and then bring the berries home in the basket. Unfortunately, spruce root becomes fragile over time and baskets woven with it can develop splits if they are mishandled. Luckily, this basket remains in excellent condition.

The design is a traditional design with meanders in two horizontal bands and a band of “flying geese” in the center. The spruce root is finely twined and if you look closely, you will see a diagonal design in the twining, which gives the design movement.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	19th - Early 20th century
Styles / Movements:	Tribal, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	mc2641
Incollect Reference #:	861369

Dimensions

H.	7.25 in;	Diam.	9 in;
H.	18.42 cm;	Diam.	22.86 cm;

Message from Seller:

Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC, located at 520 East 72nd Street in New York City, specializes in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery, and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer pieces from Taxco, Mexico. With over 30 years of experience, Marcy Burns offers expert consultation, appraisals, and full warranties on the objects it sells. Reach them at 212-439-9257 or info@marcyburns.com.

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