{"product_id":"karuk-open-bowl-basket","title":"Karuk Open Bowl Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eca. 1940 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e2.75\" H x 4.375\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Woven in Light Tan Outside with a Darker Tan Inside and Woven Red Geometric Star Like Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eThe Karuk (also spelled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eKarok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) are an Indigenous people of Northern California, primarily residing along the Klamath River in Humboldt, Siskiyou, and Del Norte counties. They are renowned for their intricate basketry traditions, which have been practiced for thousands of years and play a central role in their culture, economy, and ceremonies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eBasketweaving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e among the Karuk is a vital skill passed down through generations, often by women, and involves gathering specific natural materials from the riverine environment. These baskets serve practical purposes like gathering, cooking, storage, and winnowing, while also holding spiritual significance in rituals such as the Brush Dance or Jump Dance, where they symbolize abundance and healing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46012730376357,"sku":"250828-015","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/250828-015_1.jpg?v=1761688109","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/karuk-open-bowl-basket","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}