Two Native American Northern California Baskets
Lot: 3010
Comprising round twined basket bowl with checkered horizontal band pattern hat basket with geometric zig-zag band, likely Shasta region.
Approximate dimensions: 4 3/4 high x 6 diameter, hat 7 high x 7 1/2 diameter..
Provenance: From the Bay Area Collection of Eddy Barton.
Condition: Basket bowl with minor loss to weaving towards top, light wear to underside. The hat with several breaks to weaving.
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.