Offered here for your consideration are two vintage Apache baskets. You need these masterfully woven baskets in your collection. In bold designs, one of the baskets is decorated with what appears to be cornstalks; the other is decorated in a sunflower pattern. The Apache people were known as superior basket makers after learning new techniques from the Yavapai during the late 1800s which they quickly adopted and adapted. Apache baskets are striking with strong contrast in color and bold geometric or pictorial (less common) motif. Being on a three rod foundation makes the baskets tight, stiff and sturdy with no bend to them, and yields rounded well-defined coils that stand out. They use materials native to their region such as willow and devil's claw. These baskets are highly sought after and getting harder to find. Consider this one for your collection now! 
MAKER: Unknown weavers. One basket has A M U written on the bottom.
APPROX AGE:  Vintage (meaning anywhere from the 1930s to 1970s). 
SIZE: The bowl shaped basket measures approximately 7 inches across x 1 1/2  inches deep. The plate shaped basket measures approximately 7 1/2 inches across x 1/2 inch deep.
CONDITION: Pretty good for their age, normal wear and fading expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be an $8 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.