#94 • Lg Antique Chitimacha Rivercane Bowl Basket

Part of Memorial Day Mega Auction - Red Gallery Part 2 (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $8.00

Status: Sold

Antique river cane basket by the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. Once a woven in red and black. The red is lightly visible, while most of the black has faded. Basket has a few areas of missing, broken weaves. The twisted edging was partially "repaired" (swamp style) some time ago with wire that's well aged now. Most of the basket is still in good shape, especially for collectors. Gathering basket - storage bowl shows the desired use and wear. The "engineered repair" gives it good character. Basket is approx 5.5" deep x 11" x 13" opening. Comes from a private collector's basket collection of many, many years. ~Az