An exceptional Chemehuevi olla
Worked with alternating single and trios of stepped bands from base to rim, a single checkered row of stitches below the solid rim.
height 15 1/2in, diameter 15 1/2in
Footnotes:
The current lot is one of, if not the largest Chemehuevi basket to be offered at auction in many years. Its resemblance to the more typical vintage Apache baskets of this shape and size is considerable, but differs in having the characteristic Chemehuevi start, sewing direction, the fine, tight weave, and lack of pattern on the base.

Provenance
Sold: Bonhams, San Francisco, CA, Native American Art, 1 June, 2015, sale 22401, lot 4187

Good condition overall with minor dust accumulation, a scattered lost stitches throughout the body (about four dozen), and some abrasion/shelf wear on the underside commensurate with age.