#22 • Cherokee River Cane Gathering Basket

Part of Spring Super Auction Native American Baskets, Meaders Pottery and Tons More! part 1!!! (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $102.00

Status: Sold

This Cherokee Rivercane basket is an older gathering - egg basket with a square bottom. Made with a woven Diagonal pattern in the design "Straight Plaits" - Basket has a bent wood handle that has worn smooth from years of use. Handle is notched on the outside. There is a small break noted under a notch on one side of the handle. The river cane has hand dyed weave of walnut, butternut, and blood root. Approx 13"H x 10"W - A few breaks in the weave noted from age. Seen in the corners notably from use. Green ink marking inside bottom. This older Cherokee basket is well made, strong sturdy sides. ~Az