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Tlingit berry basket

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
Tlingit berry basket
twined out of spruce root, natural and some dyed with synthetic dyes

8” diameter x 6 3/4” high

excellent condition with a few chipped ends on the top and 2 holes near the top, probably the result of a previous label (both of which are common and to be expected of a basket this age)

circa 1900-1920s

ex: Leonard Balish; Private Collection

$1200.

(mc2625)

This Tlingit basket is very appealing, with appealing colors in the decorative bands. The designs are traditional in Tlingit basketry.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Creation Date:	1900-1920
Styles / Movements:	Tribal, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	mc2625
Incollect Reference #:	831737

Dimensions

H.	6.75 in;	Diam.	8 in;
H.	17.15 cm;	Diam.	20.32 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.