Rare Aluetian twined lidded basket
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Description
Rare Aluetian twined lidded basket, c. 1900, Alaskan Aleutian Islands, Pacific Northwest, extremely finely woven natural grass, with alternating red and blue silk embroidered decoration, includes original sales invoice, 5"h x 5"dia
Provenance: From the Estate of Nancy R. and Myron L. Mayer, New York City; American Indian Arts, NYC; ex-collection Sam Wagstaff, former Director of the Detroit Art Museum
Provenance: From the Estate of Nancy R. and Myron L. Mayer, New York City; American Indian Arts, NYC; ex-collection Sam Wagstaff, former Director of the Detroit Art Museum
Condition
Fair/Poor, lid shredding, basking intact with a couple 1" horizontal tears **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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Rare Aluetian twined lidded basket
Estimate $500 - $700
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