$220.00
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ca. 1890
2.375" H x 5.625" L x 4.75" W
Hand Crafted in an Oval Shape that is Achieved by Folding and Stitching the Bark often using Split Spruce Roots for Sewing which Creates Strong and Flexible Seams that enhance the Basket's Integrity
Excellent Condition
The Athabascan Oval Birch Bark Basket is a traditional craft of the Athabascan (also spelled Athabaskan) people, Indigenous communities native to interior Alaska and parts of Canada. These baskets are renowned for their waterproof qualities, durability, and intricate craftsmanship, reflecting a deep connection to the boreal forest environment. They were essential tools for daily life, and today, they are both cultural artifacts and items of contemporary Native artistry.
Provenance: From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California
Condition:
Excellent
Tribe:
Artic - Eskimo Subartic - Athabascan
Year Range:
1875 - 1900
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
2.38 in5.63 in4.75 in
Category:
Baskets - Birch Bark
