Native American Carved Loop Handle Splint Ash Basket, 1900-1920

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Native American splint ash basket with carved and bent fixed loop handle which has been flattened at the apex. The … Read more Native American splint ash basket with carved and bent fixed loop handle which has been flattened at the apex. The rim of the basket is comprised of two 3/8" splints which capture the 1" ash spline woven from either side of the rim. The upper rim is interwoven with a 3/8" ash spline over a 1" spline, reverting to 3/8" inch spline to lower the sides of the basket. Fine original condition.

Native American, Winnebago / Ho Chunk, circa 1900. See less