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Offered for sale is an attractive antique Native American coiled basket bowl, attributed to the Western Apache of Arizona, dating approximately to the early 20th century, circa 1900–1925.
The basket measures approximately 6 inches in diameter by 2 inches tall.
This shallow bowl-form basket displays traditional hand-coiled construction using contrasting natural golden/tan and dark brown-to-black plant fibers. The dark material is believed to be devil’s claw (Martynia), traditionally used as a contrasting decorative material in historic Southwestern Native American basketry.
The basket has a particularly striking radiating geometric design. A predominantly dark circular center expands outward into a series of bold, angular geometric elements executed in contrasting light and dark fibers. The decoration is integral to the basket\'s construction rather than painted or applied.
The basket is finished with an attractive light-colored wrapped final coil/rim, which provides a strong border around the geometric Attribution: Western Apache, Arizona
Approximate Date: Circa 1900–1925
Type: Native American coiled shallow bowl basket
Form: Round shallow bowl
Construction: Hand-coiled basketry
Materials: Believed to be willow and devil’s claw over a plant-fiber/rod foundation
Decoration: Bold radiating geometric design in contrasting natural and dark fibers
Rim: Light-colored wrapped final coil/rim finish
Diameter: Approximately 6 inches
Height: Approximately 2 inches
Maker: Unknown / unidentified
Provenance: No documented provenance accompanies the basket
CONDITION
This antique handwoven basket is in good overall condition for its age, retaining its complete bowl form and strong geometric decoration.
There is expected age-related surface wear, including scattered fraying, splitting, abrasion and minor losses to individual fibers/stitches. The center/start shows age-related wear and irregularity. The rim appears substantially complete and intact.
No major holes or significant structural losses are apparent in the photographs.
The basket has not been cleaned or restored by the current seller and is being offered in the condition in which it was acquired.
Please examine ALL PHOTOGRAPHS CAREFULLY, including the detailed close-up photographs. The photographs are an important and integral part of the condition description and show the basket from multiple angles, including the interior, exterior, center/start, rim and weaving.
No representation is made that the basket is perfect, undamaged, restored or unrestored. Any written condition statement is provided as a general observation and should not replace the buyer\'s own examination of the photographs.
IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTION & AGE DISCLAIMER
The cultural attribution, materials and approximate date stated in this listing are good-faith opinions based upon the basket\'s visible construction, form, weaving techniques, materials and decorative characteristics, together with comparison to documented historic examples.
No original maker\'s identification, tribal documentation, certificate of authenticity, collection history or other documented provenance accompanies this basket.
Accordingly, the attribution to Western Apache, identification of the materials as including willow and devil’s claw, and the approximate circa 1900–1925 date are presented as attributions/opinions and are not guaranteed.
Historic Southwestern Native American basketry traditions can share similar materials, construction techniques and decorative characteristics. The buyer should carefully examine all photographs and make their own determination concerning age, origin, tribal/cultural attribution, materials, construction, authenticity and condition prior to purchase.
SHIPPING
FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES — LOWER 48 STATES ONLY.
Free shipping does not include Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories or international destinations.
The basket will be carefully packed for shipment.
TERMS OF SALE — PLEASE READ
SOLD AS-IS — NO RETURNS.
This is an antique/vintage collectible and is being sold exactly as shown in the photographs.
BUYER IS PURCHASING THIS BASKET AS SEEN IN THE PHOTOS.
The photographs form an integral part of this listing and condition description. Please enlarge and carefully examine ALL PHOTOGRAPHS BEFORE PURCHASING.
The buyer accepts the basket with all visible and age-related wear, imperfections, irregularities, discoloration, fraying, splitting and other condition characteristics shown in the photographs.
Measurements are approximate.
Colors may vary slightly because of photography, lighting, computer monitors and individual device settings.
NO RETURNS ARE ACCEPTED. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING.
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