#56 • Athabascan Birch Bark Basket w/ Dark Rim by Marilyn Paul

Part of September 2026 Treasure Trove Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $45.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

An Athabascan birch bark basket of oval form with an open top and slightly flared sides. A dark bark band reinforces the rim and provides strong contrast to the pale natural bark exterior, with evenly spaced split-root lacing securing the rim and corners. Signed on the underside by celebrated basketmaker, Marilyn Paul, c.2004, from Northway, Alaska. The basket measures approximately 5.5" x 4.5" x 2" tall.