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Apache Burden Basket 19th Century RARE

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Apache Burden Basket 19th Century RARE
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Offered for your bidding pleasure is this rare Apache Native American Indian hand woven Burden Basket dating to the late 19th Century. The burden basket of the Apache tribe is one of the most quickly recognized items of material culture of the people. The baskets were once made for everyday use in collecting or gathering wild foods, firewood, or to cultivate crops like corn. This piece shows a tightly hand-woven fine construction and shows large leather tassels. This is truly a very nice and authentic example showing fine condition. Measures overall 13" tall x 14 1/2" in diameter across the top opening.