#49A • Small 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 $33.00

Status: Sold

Eastern Tennessee - Diminutive (compact) Rib Type - Woven Splint Basket. This basket has the Distinctive cross wrapped handle juncture iconic of Tennessee basket such as this. The handle is loose on one side. Wide, high arched handle. Woven of white oak splints. With handle, basket is about 4.5"H x 4W - Natural color has darkened from age on this one as well. Basket is in Good condition. It also currently holds natural cotton buds that have also darkened along with basket from age. ~Az