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SKU: 5224-1824

Antique Mono Basketry by Molly Chepo

$2,565.00

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ca. 1910-1925

9.25" D x 4.5" H

Lightning Motif 

Sedge root, brackenfern root

Excellent Condition

 Molly Chepo (Northfork Rancheria, Western Mono/Monache) Grandmother of owner was a schoolteacher in Sugar Pine, California and collected local baskets between 1910-1925. Of 23 Mono baskets in the collection, eight were made by Mono weaver Molly Cheppo/Chepo and one each by Mrs Bill Sherman, Emma Burns, "Old Noonie," Mary Brown and Maggie Walker, Rose Kinsman, Mariposa Nayo and "Old Joaquin." Mono Basketry by some of these same weavers may be found at the Autry National Center of the American West. Sold baskets will be removed from the individual listings as they sell but will remain in the two "group" photos. Please see the individual listings to see remaining available/unsold baskets from this collection.

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Mono Paiute - Miwok

Year Range: 1900 - 1925

Region: California

Dimensions: 9.25 in4.5 in

Category: Basket - Winnowing Tray - Bowl

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