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Washo degikup basket attributed to Lena Dick

Creator: Lena Dick (Attributed)
Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
Washo degikup basket attributed to Lena Dick

7 3/8” diameter x 5 1/2” high

willow, bracken fern root, redbud

18 stitches per inch and 5 coils per inch

excellent condition (one stitch missing on the rim)

ex: Anthony J. Krechel, La Crescenta, CA; Charles and Sharon Aberle Collection; Marcy Burns Schillay Collection

circa mid-1920s-early 1930s

(B0988)

Washo baskets are generally recognized as being among the finest of all coiled baskets. Under the patronage of Abe Cohen at the Emporium in Carson City, Nevada, Louisa Keyser (Dat So La Lee) was able to devote her full attention to her weaving, which allowed her to develop the beautiful globular form “degikup”. Lena Dick was originally also sponsored by Lee Cohen but she acquired another patron, Fred Settelmeyer, who supported her from the mid-1920s through the early 1930s. This allowed her to also refine her designs and skill.

This polychrome basket has two alternating large-scale vertical motifs, each one with connecting elements. The weave is silky fine and the shape is superb. The designs include ones that have alternating use of red and black materials.

More Information

Notes:	ex: Anthony J. Krechel, La Crescenta, CA; Charles and Sharon Aberle Collection; Marcy Burns Schillay Collection
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	willow, bracken fern root, redbud
Condition:	excellent condition (one stitch missing on the rim)
Creation Date:	circa mid-1920s-early 1930s
Styles / Movements:	American Indian, Traditional
Patterns:	Handmade, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	B0988
Incollect Reference #:	585315

Dimensions

H.	5.5 in;	Diam.	7.375 in;
H.	13.97 cm;	Diam.	18.73 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.