19th c. Penobscot Plaited & Painted Ash Gathering Basket w/ Handles
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$600.00
$600.00
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Stunning 19th c. New England Penobscot hand plaited ash gathering basket. Plaiting is a manipulation of splints in a distinctive "twist" overweave technique. Painted splints alternate with natural ash splints. With two carved wood handles.
DATE:
1870s
SIZE:
12" x 12.75" x 9"
CONDITION:
Good / AS-IS. Some loss and damage to plaiting. One broken splint on interior rim.
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