Native American Figural Basket, Possibly Skokomish

Lot: 3034

Circa 1900 - 1910.
Lightly everted lip over straight sided basket, woven in ocher and brown with stylized standing figures, under a band of quadrupedal animals between brown line borders, between extensive stylized rows of maize and other plantings. Entire underside woven with whirling kernel design.
Approximate dimensions: 6 1/4 H. x 7 38 Diameter..
Provenance: From the Bay Area Collection of Eddy Barton.
Condition: Good to very good condition, one tear to upper rim resulting in very light losses, and other small flaws to upper edge including light roughness. Some dimples and a couple of black dots to exterior. Dust, light fading.
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.

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