A GROUP OF FOUR NATIVE AMERICAN WOVEN BASKETS, 20TH CENTURY, the smallest of pine needles by Adele K. Williams, retaining original tag from the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; a circular bowl form with red dyed needles; a bluster vase form with sawtooth flared mouth, and a covered box with flower and butterfly motif, largest diameter: 6 1/4". Note: Property from the Charles Irwin Jones Family Collection were acquired directly from Native American tribes by Charles Irwin Jones between 1900 and 1940 during his field work as a civil engineer for the AT&SF (Santa Fe) Railway. Jones took personal interest in the history and anthropology of the region, writing a few articles on indigenous life and New Mexico history, including “The Navajo Indian and His Ways" for “The New Age Magazine" in 1913. Provenance: Property from the Charles Irwin Jones Family Collection.

Some fading, mild bends, occasional expected losses, dust debris, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."