{"product_id":"pit-river-tea-cup-and-saucer-basket","title":"Pit River Tea Cup and Saucer Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eca. 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eTea Cup 2.625\" H x 3.625\" D + 1\" Handle - Saucer .75\" H x 5.875\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Woven with Darker Woven Geometric Pattern Tea Cup and Saucer Set\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 Pit River Tribe (also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eAchumawi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e or Hat Creek Indians) is a group of eleven autonomous bands of Native Americans indigenous to northeastern California, primarily along the Pit River and its tributaries in Shasta, Modoc, and Lassen counties. Their traditional territory spans rugged volcanic landscapes, and they have a rich history of basketry that reflects both utility and artistry. Basketmaking was (and remains) central to Pit River culture, used for gathering, storage, cooking, and ceremonial purposes. The tribe's baskets are renowned for their twined construction techniques, often using materials like willow rods for the warp, sedge root for the weft, bear grass for accents, and maidenhair fern for designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003ePit River baskets are typically coiled or twined, with patterns that include zigzags, diamonds, and meandering lines symbolizing rivers, mountains, or spiritual motifs. While not as commercially famous as Pomo or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eChumath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e baskets, Pit River basketry is highly valued by collectors for its rarity and historical significance. Many early 20th-century pieces were made for trade or sale, incorporating European influences while maintaining traditional methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003eProvenance:  From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\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":45981489070245,"sku":"5231-243AB","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5231-243AB_1.jpg?v=1760728190","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/pit-river-tea-cup-and-saucer-basket","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}