coiled willow or sumac over narrow rods create a basket that is decorated with multi-colored geometric bands and simple checked motifs near rim, height 5.5 in.
mid-20th century

Dr. Kent Vickery (1942 - 2011) grew up with parents who were avid collectors of Native American Southwestern arts and crafts. Kent started developing his own collection in the 1950's while on family vacations. Summer excursions to various Pueblos and to the Gallup Ceremonials sparked a true love in Kent and spurred him to earn his PhD from Indiana University in Anthropology/ Archaeology where he specialized in Ohio Valley archaeology. He taught at the University of Cincinnati in the Anthropology Department for almost 34 years and on retirement, he and his wife, Karen, moved to Woodland Park, CO. 

Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. Kent and Karen Vickery, Colorado

Isolated stitch loss near rim and three tiny spots of white residue on body.