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Native American Indian vintage baskets, a beautiful Chemehuevi olla with wonderful shape and decoration. c. Parker, Arizona, c. 1890-1900. Main photo of the Chemehuevi olla basket. Native American Indian vintage baskets, a beautiful Chemehuevi olla with wonderful shape and decoration. c. Parker, Arizona, c. 1890-1900. Photo shot from above the olla, looking down. Native American Indian vintage baskets, a beautiful Chemehuevi olla with wonderful shape and decoration. c. Parker, Arizona, c. 1890-1900. Photo showing the bottom of the Chemehuevi olla basket. Native American Indian vintage baskets, a beautiful Chemehuevi olla with wonderful shape and decoration. c. Parker, Arizona, c. 1890-1900. Closeup photo showing the tightness of the weave of the basket.
BP-3: Native American Indian vintage baskets, a beautiful Chemehuevi olla with wonderful shape and decoration. c. Parker, Arizona, c. 1890-1900. This basket is very tightly woven (16 stitches per inch), and the decorations of half-stars are stunning! Condition is very good. Size: 5 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide, at the widest part. Price: $2900.

 

Native American Indian antique baskets, a beautiful polychrome Chemehuevi olla, c. 1920. Main photo of the Chemehueevi basket. Native American Indian antique baskets, a beautiful polychrome Chemehuevi olla, c. 1920. A side-view of the Chemehuevi basket. Native American Indian antique baskets, a beautiful polychrome Chemehuevi olla, c. 1920. A closeup photo of the Chemehuevi Indian basket, showing the tightness of the weave.
BH-12: Native American Indian antique baskets, a beautiful polychrome Chemehuevi olla, c. 1920. The Chemehuevi basket is made of willow and juncus, coiled on a willow-rod construction. The weave (c.15 stitches to an inch) is extremely tight and fine! Condition is excellent. Size: 7 1/2 inches high by 7 3/4 inches wide. Price: $4800.

 

Native American Indian baskets, a very wonderful and rare Chemehuevi basket with an unusual oblong shape and a beautiful geometric pattern of decoration, from near Parker, Arizona, along the Colorado river, c. 1900. Main photo of the Chemehuevi Indian basket. Native American Indian baskets, a very wonderful and rare Chemehuevi basket with an unusual oblong shape and a beautiful geometric pattern of decoration, from near Parker, Arizona, along the Colorado river, c. 1900. Photo shot from above the Chemehuevi basket, looking down. Native American Indian baskets, a very wonderful and rare Chemehuevi basket with an unusual oblong shape and a beautiful geometric pattern of decoration, from near Parker, Arizona, along the Colorado river, c. 1900. Another view of the Chemehuevi Indian basket. Native American Indian baskets, a very wonderful and rare Chemehuevi basket with an unusual oblong shape and a beautiful geometric pattern of decoration, from near Parker, Arizona, along the Colorado river, c. 1900. A closeup photo showing the tightness of the weave of the Chemehuevi Indian basket.
BF-1: Native American Indian baskets, a very wonderful and rare Chemehuevi basket with an unusual oblong shape and a beautiful geometric pattern of decoration, from near Parker, Arizona, along the Colorado river, c. 1900. The weave of this basket is very fine and tight, averaging c. 14 stitches per inch. The geometric design, done with martynia (devil's claw) is simple and extremely elegant. This is a museum quality Chemehuevi basket and a discerning collector's dream! Condition is excellent. Size: 4 1/2 inches high by 6 inches long by 5 inches wide. Price: $3200.

 

Native American Indian baskets, an incredibly beautiful Mission Indian basket with very colorful natural and dyed juncus, Southern California, c. 1920's. Main photo of the Mission Indian basket. Native American Indian baskets, an incredibly beautiful Mission Indian basket with very colorful natural and dyed juncus, Southern California, c. 1920's. Closeup photo of one of the crosses of the Mission Indian basket. Native American Indian baskets, an incredibly beautiful Mission Indian basket with very colorful natural and dyed juncus, Southern California, c. 1920's. Photo of the bottom of the Indian basket. Native American Indian baskets, an incredibly beautiful Mission Indian basket with very colorful natural and dyed juncus, Southern California, c. 1920's. Photo shot from above the Mission Indian basket, looking down.
BB-7: Native American Indian baskets, an incredibly beautiful Mission Indian basket with very colorful natural and dyed juncus, Southern California, c. 1920's. The Mission basket is oval in shape and features lovely crosses. It is very likely Cahuilla (Palm Springs/Santa Rosa Mountain). It is very tightly woven (c. 14 stitches per inch), and the condition is excellent. Size: 10 1/2 inches long by 8 1/4 inches wide by 3 3/4 inches high. Price: $2600.

 

Native American Indian vintage baskets, a fantastic Mission Indian basket with a lovely star-burst design, Cahuilla, Palm Springs, CA, area, c. 1920. Main photo of the Cahuilla Indian basket. Native American Indian vintage baskets, a fantastic Mission Indian basket with a lovely star-burst design, Cahuilla, Palm Springs, CA, area, c. 1920. Closeup photo of a part of the Mission Indian basket.
BA-7: Native American Indian vintage baskets, a fantastic Mission Indian basket with a lovely star-burst design, Cahuilla, Palm Springs, CA, area, c. 1920. The basket is made of sumac, and natural and dyed juncus coiled over a deergrass bundle. This is a wonderful and very collectible Indian basket! A silver button has been attached to the front of the basket and is threaded through its "start", in order to facilitate hanging and display. Condition is very good. Size: 14 1/4 inches diameter; the weave is very tight with c. 13 stitches per inch. Price: $1800.

 

Native American Indian baskets, a fantastic Mission basket, very possibly Cahuilla, with a wonderful floral pattern, possibly Palm Springs or Santa Rosa Mountain area, c. 1920's. Main photo of the Mission Indian basket. Native American Indian baskets, a fantastic Mission basket, very possibly Cahuilla, with a wonderful floral pattern, possibly Palm Springs or Santa Rosa Mountain area, c. 1920's. A side view of the California Mission Indian basket. Native American Indian baskets, a fantastic Mission basket, very possibly Cahuilla, with a wonderful floral pattern, possibly Palm Springs or Santa Rosa Mountain area, c. 1920's. A closeup photo of a part of the California Mission Indian basket, showing the tightness of the fine weave.
AZ-10: Native American Indian baskets, a fantastic Mission basket, very possibly Cahuilla, with a wonderful floral pattern, possibly Palm Springs or Santa Rosa Mountain area, c. 1920's. The basket is beautifully and tightly woven of sumac and dyed juncus on a deergrass bundle. An early collector has inserted a slendor thread tied to a silver medallion through the basket's "start" in order to facilitate hanging and display without harming the basket.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Native American Indian antique baskets, a very beautiful and rare polychrome Chemehuevi olla, Parker, Arizona area, c. 1915-20. Main photo of the Chemehuevi Indian basket. Native American Indian antique baskets, a very beautiful and rare polychrome Chemehuevi olla, Parker, Arizona area, c. 1915-20. Photo showing the bottom of the Chemehuevi Indian basket. Native American Indian antique baskets, a very beautiful and rare polychrome Chemehuevi olla, Parker, Arizona area, c. 1915-20. Closeup photo of one part of the Chemehuevi Indian basket, showing the remarkable tightness of the weave.
AT-1: Native American Indian antique baskets, a very beautiful and rare polychrome Chemehuevi olla, Parker, Arizona area, c. 1915-20. The basket is very finely woven using sumac, golden juncus, and devil's claw, tightly coiled over rods of willow. It is spectacular! The weave is very fine, approximately 14 stitches per inch. Condition is excellent. Size: 4 3/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide, at the widest part. Price: $4200.

 

Native American Indian baskets, a wonderful Chemehuevi olla from the Needles, California/Parker, Arizona area, c. 1920. This is a large and very beautiful basket, with fine geometric designs. Main photo of the Chemehuevi basket. Native American Indian baskets, a wonderful Chemehuevi olla from the Needles, California/Parker, Arizona area, c. 1920. This is a large and very beautiful basket, with fine geometric designs. Closeup photo of a part of the Chemehuevi basket, showing the tightness of the weave. Native American Indian baskets, a wonderful Chemehuevi olla from the Needles, California/Parker, Arizona area, c. 1920. This is a large and very beautiful basket, with fine geometric designs. Photo shot from a different angle, showing the entire Chemehuevi olla. Native American Indian baskets, a wonderful Chemehuevi olla from the Needles, California/Parker, Arizona area, c. 1920. This is a large and very beautiful basket, with fine geometric designs. Photo showing the bottom of the Chemehuevo basletry olla.
AQ-9: Native American Indian baskets, a wonderful Chemehuevi olla from the Needles, California/Parker, Arizona area, c. 1920. This is a large and very beautiful basket, with fine geometric designs. The weave is especially fine, with c. 13 stitches per inch. Condition is excellent. Size: 6 inches high by 6 3/4 inches wide, at its widest point.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Native American Indian antique woven baskets and basket-weaving, a stunning Pima basket decorated with a figure of a man throwing a stick to his nineteen doggies, Pima, Arizona, c. 1915-20. Main photo of the Pima basket. Native American Indian antique woven baskets and basket-weaving, a stunning Pima basket decorated with a figure of a man throwing a stick to his nineteen doggies, Pima, Arizona, c. 1915-20. Closeup photo of the man throwing a stick on the side of the Pima basket. Native American Indian antique woven baskets and basket-weaving, a stunning Pima basket decorated with a figure of a man throwing a stick to his nineteen doggies, Pima, Arizona, c. 1915-20. Photo shot from above the Pima basket, looking down.
AN-4: Native American Indian antique woven baskets and basket-weaving, a stunning Pima basket decorated with a figure of a man throwing a stick to his nineteen doggies, Pima, Arizona, c. 1915-20. The weave is tight and excellent, and the scene is endearing and wonderful! Condition is very good. Size: 4 1/4 inches high by 8 inches diameter at the top of the basket. Price: $1850.

 

Native American Indian antique basket, a Chemehuevi pictorial basket featuring lovely birds, attributed to basketmaker Mary Smith Hill, Chemehuevi, c. 1920. Main photo of the Indian basket. Native American Indian antique basket, a Chemehuevi pictorial basket featuring lovely birds, attributed to basketmaker Mary Smith Hill, Chemehuevi, c. 1920. Side-view of the Chemehuevi Indian basket. Native American Indian antique basket, a Chemehuevi pictorial basket featuring lovely birds, attributed to basketmaker Mary Smith Hill, Chemehuevi, c. 1920. Photo of the bottom of the Chemehuevi American Indian basket.
AC-2: Native American Indian antique basket, a Chemehuevi pictorial basket featuring lovely birds, attributed to basketmaker Mary Smith Hill, Chemehuevi, c. 1920. The weave is extremely fine, and condition is excellent. The basket is said to have come from the famous Birdie Brown collection of Chemehuevi baskets.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Native American Indian antique basket, a very fine Cupeno Indian basket from California, c. 1920. Main photo of the Cupeno Indian basket. Native American Indian antique basket, a very fine Cupeno Indian basket from California, c. 1920. Closeup photo of one side of the Cupeno Indian basket. Native American Indian antique basket, a very fine Cupeno Indian basket from California, c. 1920. Photo of the back side of the Cupeno Indian basket. Native American Indian antique basket, a very fine Cupeno Indian basket from California, c. 1920. Closeup photo of the tight weave of the Cupeno Indian basket.
ZZ-12: Native American Indian antique basket, a very fine Cupeno Indian basket from California, c. 1920. The basket is attributed to the famous Cupeno weaver, Mrs. Casilda Welmas of Pala Mission near San Diego (Source: Native American Basketry of Southern California, pp. 73 and 74). The materials are juncus and sumac, on a grass foundation.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Native American Indian antique basket, a very beautiful, small Pima basket with geometric designs, Arizona, c. 1920. The Pima basket is well-woven (16 stiches per inch) and is very beautiful. Main photo of the Indian basket. Native American Indian antique basket, a very beautiful, small Pima basket with geometric designs, Arizona, c. 1920. The Pima basket is well-woven (16 stiches per inch) and is very beautiful. Photo shot from above and looking down on the inside of the Indian basket. Native American Indian antique basket, a very beautiful, small Pima basket with geometric designs, Arizona, c. 1920. The Pima basket is well-woven (16 stiches per inch) and is very beautiful. Photo of the bottom of the Pima Indian basket. Native American Indian antique basket, a very beautiful, small Pima basket with geometric designs, Arizona, c. 1920. The Pima basket is well-woven (16 stiches per inch) and is very beautiful. Another side view of the Pima Indian basket.
WW-7: Native American Indian antique basket, a very beautiful, small Pima basket with geometric designs, Arizona, c. 1920. The Pima basket is well-woven (16 stiches per inch) and is very beautiful. It has a herring-bone woven rim. It is in very good condition. Size: 4 1/2 inches diameter across the mouth by 2 inches high.
SOLD. Thank you!


Native American Indian basket, a Klamath twined basket with the porcupine design on the sides, Klamath Indians of Northern California, c. 1910-20. Main photo of the Klamath Indian basket. Native American Indian basket, a Klamath twined basket with the porcupine design on the sides, Klamath Indians of Northern California, c. 1910-20. Photo from above the Klamath Indian basket. Native American Indian basket, a Klamath twined basket with the porcupine design on the sides, Klamath Indians of Northern California, c. 1910-20. Photo of the bottom of the Klamath Indian basket. Native American Indian basket, a Klamath twined basket with the porcupine design on the sides, Klamath Indians of Northern California, c. 1910-20. Closeup photo of the design on one side of the Klamath Indian basket.
PP-10: Native American Indian basket, a Klamath twined basket with the porcupine design on the sides, Klamath Indians of Northern California, c. 1910-20. This basket is exceptionally well woven and is a wonderful example of the great skill of the Klamath weavers. It is in very good condition. Size: 3 1/16 inches high by 5 1/2 diameter at the mouth. Price: $325.

 

Native American Indian antique basket, a Hopi wicker plaque with eagle design, c. 1930. Main photo. Native American Indian antique basket, a Hopi wicker plaque with eagle design, c. 1930. A closeup photo. Native American Indian antique basket, a Hopi wicker plaque with eagle design, c. 1930. A closeup showing the fine stitches of the wicker plaque. Native American Indian antique basket, a Hopi wicker plaque with eagle design, c. 1930. An even closer photo of the weaving. Native American Indian antique basket, a Hopi wicker plaque with eagle design, c. 1930. A photo of the entire plaque. Native American Indian antique basket, a Hopi wicker plaque with eagle design, c. 1930. A photo showing the unfaded back side of the plaque.
Y-4: Native American Indian antique basket, a Hopi wicker plaque with eagle design, c. 1930. The weaving on this plaque is very fine and in good condition. This is a wonderful piece for the collector of American Indian baskets! Condition is very good; there is fading of colors on the front side due to the way it was hung and displayed over the years (the last photo above shows the unfaded back side of the Hopi plaque). Size: 9 inches diameter. Price: $300.

 

Native American Indian basket, a very large California Mission tray with geometric star pattern, c. 1920. This is an incredible Mission Indian basket and a collector's dream! Native American Indian basket, a very large California Mission tray with geometric star pattern, c. 1920. This is an incredible Mission Indian basket and a collector's dream! Photo of center of basket. Native American Indian basket, a very large California Mission tray with geometric star pattern, c. 1920. This is an incredible Mission Indian basket and a collector's dream! Closeup photo.
T-11: Native American Indian basket, a very large California Mission tray with geometric star pattern, c. 1920. This is an incredible Mission Indian basket and a collector's dream! Very possibly Cahuilla, from the Palm Springs area. Condition is very good with minor stitch loss on the rim and basket. Size: 25 1/2 inches diameter by about 4 1/2 inches high. Price: $4200.

 

Native American Indian basket, a Northwest Coast twined purse, Tsimshian, c. 1900-10. Beautifully woven of cedar bark with geometric imbricated decoration and woven cedar bark handles. Main photo. Native American Indian basket, a Northwest Coast twined purse, Tsimshian, c. 1900-10. Beautifully woven of cedar bark with geometric imbricated decoration and woven cedar bark handles. Closeup. Native American Indian basket, a Northwest Coast twined purse, Tsimshian, c. 1900-10. Beautifully woven of cedar bark with geometric imbricated decoration and woven cedar bark handles. A second closeup. Native American Indian basket, a Northwest Coast twined purse, Tsimshian, c. 1900-10. Beautifully woven of cedar bark with geometric imbricated decoration and woven cedar bark handles. A closeup of the bottom of the basket. Native American Indian basket, a Northwest Coast twined purse, Tsimshian, c. 1900-10. Beautifully woven of cedar bark with geometric imbricated decoration and woven cedar bark handles. A closeup of the handles.
T-12: Native American Indian basket, a Northwest Coast twined purse, Tsimshian, c. 1900-10. Beautifully woven of cedar bark with geometric imbricated decoration and woven cedar bark handles. This was probably a berry basket. It was collected by its present owners in the Queen Charlotte Islands of British Columbia. Condition is excellent: I can see no stitch loss or damage! Size: 12 inches long by 8 inches high by 4 inches wide at base. Price: $950.

 

Native American Indian antique basket, Mission basket with original sales tag, 1918. Very finely woven Mission basket with the original sales tag from c. 1918. Various shades of juncus on a deer grass bundle; very tightly coiled. The original sales tag identifies this basket as from the Saboba Reservation, Riverside, California, 1918. The other side of the tag identifies the basket as coming from a Marvin Whitaker of Portland, Oregon, the dealer or original collector. Condition is excellent. Main photo. Native American Indian antique basket, Mission basket with original sales tag, 1918. Very finely woven Mission basket with the original sales tag from c. 1918. Various shades of juncus on a deer grass bundle; very tightly coiled. The original sales tag identifies this basket as from the Saboba Reservation, Riverside, California, 1918. The other side of the tag identifies the basket as coming from a Marvin Whitaker of Portland, Oregon, the dealer or original collector. Condition is excellent. Closeup of basket. Native American Indian antique basket, Mission basket with original sales tag, 1918. Very finely woven Mission basket with the original sales tag from c. 1918. Various shades of juncus on a deer grass bundle; very tightly coiled. The original sales tag identifies this basket as from the Saboba Reservation, Riverside, California, 1918. The other side of the tag identifies the basket as coming from a Marvin Whitaker of Portland, Oregon, the dealer or original collector. Condition is excellent. Closeup of bottom of Mission basket. Native American Indian antique basket, Mission basket with original sales tag, 1918. Very finely woven Mission basket with the original sales tag from c. 1918. Various shades of juncus on a deer grass bundle; very tightly coiled. The original sales tag identifies this basket as from the Saboba Reservation, Riverside, California, 1918. The other side of the tag identifies the basket as coming from a Marvin Whitaker of Portland, Oregon, the dealer or original collector. Condition is excellent. Closeup photo of the bottom starting stiches of the Mission basket. Native American Indian antique basket, Mission basket with original sales tag, 1918. Very finely woven Mission basket with the original sales tag from c. 1918. Various shades of juncus on a deer grass bundle; very tightly coiled. The original sales tag identifies this basket as from the Saboba Reservation, Riverside, California, 1918. The other side of the tag identifies the basket as coming from a Marvin Whitaker of Portland, Oregon, the dealer or original collector. Condition is excellent. Photo of the original sales tag from this Mission Indian basket. Native American Indian antique basket, Mission basket with original sales tag, 1918. Very finely woven Mission basket with the original sales tag from c. 1918. Various shades of juncus on a deer grass bundle; very tightly coiled. The original sales tag identifies this basket as from the Saboba Reservation, Riverside, California, 1918. The other side of the tag identifies the basket as coming from a Marvin Whitaker of Portland, Oregon, the dealer or original collector. Condition is excellent. Photo of the second side of the original sales tag of this Mission Indian basket.
P-5: Native American Indian antique basket, Mission basket with original sales tag, 1918. Very finely woven Mission basket with the original sales tag from c. 1918. Various shades of juncus on a deer grass bundle; very tightly coiled. The original sales tag identifies this basket as from the Saboba Reservation, Riverside, California, 1918. The other side of the tag identifies the basket as coming from a Marvin Whitaker of Portland, Oregon, the dealer or original collector. Condition is excellent. Size: 3 1/4 inches high by 5 inches wide at center by 3 1/2 inches diameter at mouth of basket. Price: $1500.

 

Native American Indian antique Tlingit basket with wonderful geometric bands around the sides, featuring red crosses, c. 1900. Main photo of Tlingit basket. Native American Indian antique Tlingit basket with wonderful geometric bands around the sides, featuring red crosses, c. 1900. A closeup photo of the Tlingit basket. Native American Indian antique Tlingit basket with wonderful geometric bands around the sides, featuring red crosses, c. 1900. Another closeup photo of the designs on the Tlingit basket. Native American Indian antique Tlingit basket with wonderful geometric bands around the sides, featuring red crosses, c. 1900. A photo of the bottom of the Tlingit basket. Native American Indian antique Tlingit basket with wonderful geometric bands around the sides, featuring red crosses, c. 1900. A closeup photo of the upper rim of the Tlingit basket. Native American Indian antique Tlingit basket with wonderful geometric bands around the sides, featuring red crosses, c. 1900. Another photo of the Tlingit basket.
P-11: Native American Indian antique Tlingit basket with wonderful geometric bands around the sides, featuring red crosses, c. 1900. Condition is excellent. This is a great Tlingit twined basket! Size: 5 1/2 inches tall by 7 1/4 inches diameter across the top. Price: $1700.

 

Native American Indian basket, Chemehuevi olla, c. 1910. Closeup photo of Native American Indian basket, Chemehuevi olla c. 1910.Closeup photo of bottom of Chemehuevi olla. Closeup photo of museum mark on bottom of Chemehuevi olla.
J-1: Native American Indian basket, Chemehuevi olla, c. 1910. Very fine weave, and in mint condition. Size: 7" tall x 8" wide at middle x 6 3/4" diameter at mouth. This is a large and very beautiful Chemehuevi olla, a discerning collector's dream! Museum mark on bottom of the basket identifies this as being from the Ahmanson collection.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

J-3: Native American Indian basket, Tlingit gift basket with two geometric bands of decoration, c. 1900. Condition is mint! The weave is exceptionally tight and beautiful. Size: 4" tall x 5" diameter at mouth. Price: $675. Photo of the side of the Tlingit basket. Photo of bottom of Tlingit basket. Closeup photo of Tlingit basket showing part of side decoration.
J-3: Native American Indian basket, Tlingit gift basket with two geometric bands of decoration, c. 1900. Condition is mint! The weave is exceptionally tight and beautiful. Size: 4 1/2 inches tall x 5 inches in diameter at mouth. Price: $675.

 

Native American basket, Hopi wicker plaque, c. 1930. Photo of back of Hopi wicker plaque.
E-1: Native American Indian basket, Hopi wicker plaque, c. 1930. Size: 12" diameter. Condition is very fine, no noticeable missing stitches. Very well woven. Price: $575.

 

Native American basket, Hopi coiled basket, c. 1920. Closeup photo of Hopi coiled basket Another closeup photo of a Hopi coiled basket Photo of inside of Hopi coiled basket
Item A-5: Native American Indian basket, Hopi coiled basket with geometric designs and wonderful doggies, c. 1920. Size: 6" high x 8 1/4" diameter at mouth. This is in very good condition and is a great piece of Native American basket-weaving. Price: $625.

 

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