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Lot 3155

Makah Woven Lidded Basket

Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
$200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $1
$5 $5
$50 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Makah Woven Lidded Basket, comprising bulbous basket with stepped geometric motif, several raised, striped bands to lower body, rim and base border, and lid with multi-tonal bands and peaked medallion, with handle. Basket and lid in various shades of brown. 

{Approximate dimensions:  4 5/8" high with lid x 5 3/4" diameter.}.

Basket in good condition with minor wear overall. Some minuscule breaks/weave losses primarily to shoulder, lid handle with weave losses and loosening at attachment ends, one handle end partially detached. Loose ends to interior and lid underside, distinctive irregular shape, and some variations of color all as made. Please ask the Furniture and Decorative Arts Department for a detailed condition report on this lot.

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Purchased, Oakland "Indian" Exposition, 1969, for $45.

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