#95 • Round Choctaw Forage Gathering Basket - 1 Handle

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

High bid $16.00

Status: Sold

Mississippi Choctaw hand woven older river cane (swamp cane) deep basket. Round in shape with square rounded bottom for foraging, gathering. One twisted cane handle for holding basket against your waist area, side, hip, etc. Makes a great storage basket today. Approx 8" deep x 14.5"W x 15"L opening. This older basket is darkening from age, has wear from use. There's a few noted breaks in weave, and dark areas from use. Basket is still in good shape. We don't often find these with their handles still intact. Great storage or display basket. These desirable baskets in our auction come from a private collector's estate whom collected for many, many years. ~Az