#98F • Cherokee Rivercane Gathering Basket -Hills Crosses

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

High bid $220.00

Status: Sold

This Large hand crafted Cherokee Rivercane Egg - Gathering basket has a Notched and Thick bent wood handle that has smoothed from age and use. Basket has a woven "Crosses on Hills" pattern style. It could be called a "Fields of Crosses" or "Stairway to Heaven" - The top has a bent wood rim. An unusual feature on this one is the weaving of Butternut dyed cane throughout the entire basket! Nice large size, basket is approx 9.5" deep, about 11" x 11.5" without the handle. Hand dyed cane weaves of Walnut and Butternut have started to fade a little. Nice tight weaving, especially seen on the bottom! Basket has slightly darkened cane due to aging. It's in Very good shape. Another Museum worthy basket that comes from a private collection. ~Az