Washoe Coiled Basket
Lot: 3080
Western Nevada.
Tightly woven bowl form with inverted mouth, single color geometric motif with paired stepped diagonal bands and star.
Approximate dimensions: 4 1/4 high x 7 1/4 diameter..
Provenance: From the Bay Area Collection of Eddy Barton.
Condition: Minor wear overall, with some light scuffs throughout. Minimal apparent breakage or loss to weaving, only one noticeable loss spotted. Signs of aging and patina, dust deposits throughout.
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.