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Former Museum Basket - Tohono O’Odham

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Former Museum Basket - Tohono O’Odham
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Description: Presented for your consideration we offer for sale this museum quality basket featuring a fine butterfly pattern. This basket was displayed in the Blackwater Museum and originally came from the predecessor to the Blackwater Trading Post, which was the Olberg Trading Post (owned by Ernest and Isabelle Ellis). Maker: Unknown Tohono O’Odham Artist. Approx. Age: Circa 1960s. Size: 11-1/2” round x 2-1/4” deep. Condition: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures - they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $8 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that.