It was fashioned by the people of the Passamaquoddy tribe of the coastal Penobscott Bay region of central Maine. It's an early basket, most likely realized from about 1910-1925, since it has wonderful, deep, dark chestnut and amber colors.
100% original antique condition: Upper ties on each side of handle missing |
Artisan: Unknown Native American basketweaver |
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Culture: Native American US |
Hand woven: Hand carved, bentwood handle |
Handmade: Yes |
Modified Item: No |
Natural patina: Natural dry, matte finish |
Northeast woodland tribes: Coastal Maine |
Origin: Penoboscot Bay, Maine region |
Passamaquoddy: Native American |
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available |
Sweet grass: Deep, dark chestnut naturally aged patina |
Sweet grass body: Ash handle |
Tribal Affiliation: Passamaquoddy tribe, Penobscot, Maine |
With equatorial sidewall twisted quills: Staved bentwood, arched handle |