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SKU: 5224-1504

Apache Burden Basket

Mid 20th Century

8.375" H x 11.125" D + 6.5" Dangle Drops

Hand Twined with a Wrapped Hide Leather Rim and Hanging with Hide and Silver Cone Dangles

In Very Good Condition

Apache Burden Baskets are traditional woven utility baskets made by various Apache groups, such as the Western Apache, White Mountain Apache, San Carlos Apache, Jicarilla Apache, and Mescalero Apache.  These baskets are typically conical or deep, with a wide opening at the top and a flat or rounded base, making them stable for carrying heavy loads on the back. They are primarily made using the twining technique: flexible weft shoots (horizontal elements) are twisted around rigid vertical warps (foundation sticks).

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Apache

Year Range: 1950 - 1975

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 8.38 in11.13 in6.5 in

Category: Basket - Burden Basket

Estimate

$260 to $420

Shipping

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  • Fetishes: $8
  • Jewelry & Pottery: $15
  • All other pieces: $20

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Oversized Pieces

Large or heavy pieces, such as big pottery, baskets, rugs and framed art, are custom-packed and shipped at actual cost. As a guide, that's anything needing a box larger than 12" × 12" × 12" or weighing over 5 lbs. At checkout, choose Oversized – Shipping Invoiced Separately and we'll email your shipping invoice, usually within 24 hours. Contact us for an estimate before you buy.

International

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