#27 • Large Cherokee River Cane Market Basket -Thick Handle

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

High bid $185.00

Status: Sold

This Cherokee Rivercane Market - shopper basket is an older basket that closely resembles those made by Alice Walkingstick. This pattern has connected diamond shapes with "stars" or plus signs in the middles. Looks like a version of Chief's Daughter mixed with Friendship. The thick bent wood handle has hand carved interlocking arrows on bottom. Handle has darkened over time, and is smooth from use. The sides of the weave locking in handle, as well as the botom of basket, again, closely resembles those of Alice's. There is a small break in the weaving noted on one side of the rim, near a handle. The river cane has hand dyed weave of walnut, butternut, and blood root. Approx 14"H x 16"W - A couple small breaks in the weave noted from age. Seen in the corners notably from use. This older Cherokee basket is so well made! The design look sjust as good on the inside too! As a Bonus, this basket comes with a Vintage Cherokee, NC postcard. A small child Surrounded by Cherokee baskets. ~Az