#51 • Tlingit Twined Spruce Root Berry Basket

Part of September 2024 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $450.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A wide antique Tlingit twined spruce root berry basket with flared sides and dual bands of light yellow false-embroidered fret key designs, accented in the middle by polychrome black and yellow or red and purple checkerboard steps. Basket weave is even throughout, with some edge loss to the rim as photographed. Measures approximately 9.5" x 6.25" tall.