Western Apache Storage Basket, ca. 1890
willow, devil's claw
height 17 1/4 x diameter 13 3/4 in. (43.82 x 34.93 cm.)
Private Collection, New Mexico*

*Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit a New Mexican Native American museum for the care of their collection and future acquisitions

The basket is in overall good to fair condition. Some native repairs to rim. Scattered staining and loss to coils.

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