VERY FINE RARE OLD NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PIT RIVER WINTU INDIAN BASKET CIRCA 1900

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VERY FINE RARE OLD NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PIT RIVER WINTU INDIAN BASKET CIRCA 1900:
$280.00

A very fine stunning rare form early masterpiece of Northern Californian basketry originating from the Maidu or Wintu Indian tribes and dating from the very early 1900\'s. This fine hand woven bulging basket bowl is very finely woven fromsplit willow shoots, hazel shoots ,bear grass and maiden hair fern to produce the stunning intricate designs that surround the periphery. The design features some rare and striking patterns consisting of three bands with multiple joined spiked triangles. Perfect balance between positive and negative elements resulting in a true masterpiece. The basket makers skill is clearly evident in the perfect form, fineness of the weave and pattern balance . The basket measures 7 1/2\"in max . Diameter and stands 5 1/2\" tall and is in fair condition with some losses noted to the top edge as seen in the images, but still displays well and has a fantastic patina from overall great age.. This is an excellent stunning finely woven masterpiece. Thisstunningcomplexmuseum quality basket displays very well and will make a fine addition to anyone\'s collection.

Being sold with sohave fun offerding. Please add $10.95 for careful shipping and insurance (USA). Good Luck and Happy offerding. We\'ll be happy to combine shipping if feasible. Please check out other current offerings including a great Tlingit,Haida argilliteand Kwakiutl totem poles and some great early Inuit carvings.

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