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Native American ash splint market basket (1880-1900)

Offered by: The Federalist Antiques

Description
Native American woven ash splint basket with carved & bent loop handle flattened at the apex. The rim of the basket is comprised of two carved & bent ash splints with ash stays, woven from either side of the rim making a woven splint base for the basket. The sides have a double band of 1/8" splines woven into the strays, over two 1/2" bands which accent the rim. Below the 1/2" bands the weave reverts to 1/8" splines to the base of the basket.

Native American, Winnebago / Ho-Chunk, circa 1900.

Condition: Some small losses, paint transfer, and marks throughout. Wear commensurate with age and use.

Materials: American Ash

Dimensions: 16" L x 10-1/2" W x 8-1/2" H (plus a 5" carved and bent loop handle)

SKU: 9554

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	American Ash
Condition:	Good. Some small losses, paint transfer, and marks throughout. Wear commensurate with age and use.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	9554
Incollect Reference #:	678850

Dimensions

W.	10.5 in;	H.	8.5 in;	D.	16 in;
W.	26.67 cm;	H.	21.59 cm;	D.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1972 by Michael Corbett, the Federalist Antiques has been an invaluable design resource focused on the finest 18th and 19th Century American furniture, as well as works of art and period decorative objects. Located in Kenilworth, Illinois, on Chicago’s North Shore, for the last 50 years the Federalist Antiques has provided exceptional material for discerning private collectors, decorators, museums, and national cultural institutions