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Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!
Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!
Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!
Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!
Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!
Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!
Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!
Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!
Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!
Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!
Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!
Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!

Very Old Polychrome Cherokee or Choctaw Rivercane Basket, c. 1900's Master Work!

$ 26.92

Availability: 87 in stock
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Tribal Affiliation: Cherokee
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    Up for auction is a very old, circa 1900, Native American Rivercane basket with natural dyes.  The basket was sold to me as a Chitimacha, but after receiving the basket and examining it more closely, I'm not sure this is correct (the hem doesn't look right to me),  I think it is more likely Cherokee or Choctaw.
    There are two areas where the basket was compressed and some of the canes have broken (see photo's 7 and 8), otherwise in excellent condition for its age.  Made by a master basketmaker that could work with extremely small rivercane splints in the bottom and vertical framework.  See pictures for dimensions and condition.  Please ask all questions before bidding.
    Dimensions:  Bottom-10-1/2" x 7-1/2"    Diagonal 13"
    Top-10-3/8" x 9-1/4"   Diagonal 10-3/4"
    Bottom and vertical splints: 3mm
    Horizontal dyed splints: 4 and 5 mm
    Buyer pays .99 shipping to Contiguous United States.  Basket will be shipped within 2 days of receiving payment.  Thanks for viewing my listing.