#49 • Older Eastern Tenn Diminutive Rib Type 4.5" 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 $38.00

Status: Sold

This Eastern Tennessee - Diminutive (compact) Rib Type - Woven Splint Basket has a different handle bottom, it does resemble a previous basket. This basket also has the Distinctive cross wrapped handle juncture iconic of Tennessee basket such as this. Wide, high arched handle. Woven of white oak splints. With handle, basket is about 4.5"H x 5W - Natural color has darkened from age on this one. There is areas of broken weave on this older basket. Noted mostly around rim. Basket is in Good condition. It currently holds natural cotton buds that have also darkened along with basket from age. ~Az