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Mission or Tubatulabal basketry bowl

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
Mission or Tubatulabal basketry bowl
9” diameter x 3” high

19-20 stitches per inch; 8 1/2 coils per inch

very good condition with a few missing stitches on the rim

ex: Private Collection

circa 1890-1915

(mc2344)

$2800.

Offering this basket for sale has been a very interesting experience for me. This basketry bowl is quite rare. I have consulted with two knowledgeable people who have differing opinions, one saying it is Mission and another saying it is Tubatulabal. It is clearly Californian.

The Tubatulabal lived in the Kern Valley in California and were a relatively small group of people. Their baskets are frequently confused with the neighboring Kawaiisu. The Mission Indians lived slighty to the south. Many of these people moved around as the weather got too hot.

This is a fantastic basket as well as a very interesting one. It merits being preserved in a collection.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. very good condition with a few missing stitches on the rim
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	mc2344
Incollect Reference #:	739836

Dimensions

H.	3 in;	Diam.	9 in;
H.	7.62 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.