Native American Panamint Basket
Lot: 3050
Conical bowl form, woven with single-color geometric arrow motif.
Approximate dimensions: 5 3/4 high x 12 3/4 diameter..
Provenance: From the Bay Area Collection of Eddy Barton.
This basket shows very light wear overall, mainly scuffs to the underside. Some loose fibers to the interior and miniscule bits of loss to weave surfaces and to a few loops to the bottom. Some darkening of coloration. Basket sits at a slight slope.
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.