Four Native Beaded Basketry Items
Lot: 3031
Comprising Pit River glass bottle with single-color diamond pattern basket weaving, beaded glass bottle, and pair of two small beaded jars lacking covers.
Approximate dimensions overall: 3 1/4 - 10 3/4 high..
Provenance: From the Bay Area Collection of Eddy Barton.
Condition: Light wear to undersides.
Eddy Barton (1937-2024) was an expert in Native American basketry, specializing in works from tribes in the western United States. He first became interested in Native American culture growing up photographing petroglyphs and pictographs on hiking trips with his father in California. Graduating from UC Berkeley in the 60s, Eddy spent the next 60 years studying and collecting baskets and other artifacts. He generously shared his knowledge with the public and volunteered as an appraiser for several charities. In 2007, Eddy was honored to be ceremonially adopted by the Lakota Sioux during a celebration of the legacy of Chief Spotted Tails daughter at Fort Laramie, Wyoming. He would take great pleasure in knowing that pieces of his beloved collection are finding new homes with those who appreciate the art and traditions of the Native American people he so admired and respected.