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Apache or Yavapai basket with figures , animals and crosses

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
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Apache baskets often have randomly placed design elements. This basket, on the contrary, has well organized placement of design elements, including groupings of 5 triangles near edge, 3 groups of 4 male figures, 3 crosses, and 2 horses. This regularity leads me to speculate that this basket might have been woven by a Yavapai woman rather than a Western Apache. The Yavapai and Western Apache live next to each other and their baskets are quite similar but it is felt that Yavapai baskets tend to be more symmetrical than Western Apache.

The positive/negative space in the center enhances the petals of the “flower” as it expands out. This is an unusual and pleasing treatment of the design by the weaver.

There are 12 stitches per inch and 6 coils per inch.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Arizona
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	willow and devil's claw
Condition:	excellent condition with some minor staining (there are a fw dark spots that are possibly the exterior of the willow strands
Styles / Movements:	American Indian, Modern
Patterns:	Handmade
Dealer Reference #:	mc2245
Incollect Reference #:	414346

Dimensions

H.	4.5 in;	Diam.	15.5 in;
H.	11.43 cm;	Diam.	39.37 cm;

Message from Seller:

Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC, located at 520 East 72nd Street in New York City, specializes in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery, and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer pieces from Taxco, Mexico. With over 30 years of experience, Marcy Burns offers expert consultation, appraisals, and full warranties on the objects it sells. Reach them at 212-439-9257 or info@marcyburns.com.