Native American California Winnowing Basket

Lot: 3011

Circa 1920 - 1930.
Broad, open low sides over with flat bottom base. Coiled throughout with twigs or stems wrapped in reeds or grasses, in a tricolor dark brown, medium brown and ocher design of eight diamond shaped motifs just under the top edge, and a simple brown band to demarcate the bottom from the sides.
Approximate dimensions: 2 3/8 H. x 19 3/8 Diameter to top..
This basket is in good condition considering its age. Losses to overwrap on upper edge and in a small section of the brown interior band and an adjacent row. Surface wear, some fading and darker spots, and dust. A couple of hairline white streaks to the reverse near edge.

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