Offered here for your consideration is a rare, antique, polychrome Apache basket. This small basket is a gem! The center is a dark circle and from that dark circle a whirling design ascends about halfway to the rim. From the rim down to the midpoint the basket presents three colors - the tan of the body, black and red - that are combined in 5 chevrons. A colorful, eye catching basket that you should add to your collection or home decor! The Apache people were known as superior basket makers after learning new techniques from the Yavapai during the late 1800s which they quickly adopted and adapted. Apache baskets are striking with strong contrast in color and bold geometric or pictorial (less common) motif. Being on a three rod foundation makes the baskets tight, stiff and sturdy with no bend to them, and yields rounded well-defined coils that stand out. They use materials native to their region such as willow and devil's claw. These baskets are highly sought after and getting harder to find.
MAKER: Unknown.
APPROX AGE: Antique (meaning made prior to the 1930s).
SIZE: This basket measures 9 inches across x 2 3/4 inches deep.
CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear and fading expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be an $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.