Native American Basket - Oneida, C. 1800-20
A divided rectangular painted basket with a central wooden handle in five colors: red, blue, orange, yellow and green with a strawberry motif. Upstate New York. Circa 1800-20. From Albany/Syracuse area. Fill in with color and multi-color is Iroquois influence while divided interior would indicate a specific use not commonly seen. Lovely, dainty, yet sturdy. H 3-1/2"to top of rim, 12" long & 9-1/2" wide. $1450.00 RK24J10456 Questions? Ask the Ferret!
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