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California & Apache basketry

Americas tradition · 3 examples · indicative market tier: $5k–50k (serious collector)

Basket weaving (also basketry or basket making) is the process of weaving or sewing pliable materials into objects, such as baskets, mats, mesh bags or even furniture. Craftspeople and artists specialized in making baskets may be known as basket makers and basket weavers. Basket weaving is also a rural craft. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Olla
Olla, Late 1800s - 1900s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Grain Storage Basket
Grain Storage Basket, late 1800s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Tray
Tray, c 1900–1939
Cleveland Museum of Art

Where to buy

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