Lot 769
Six Exceptional Handmande Alaskan Indian, Native Grass Baskets. From several areas of Alaska, a collection of superior Native Indian hand made baskets, each piece an exceptional work of art. The art of the basket in Alaska is a significant and respected element of their culture and the traditions are being carried by new generations being mentored by older masters. 1.) The largest basket 3 x 4½ x 4½" is by Arlene Skinner of Kodiak Island, Alaska which she has entitled "Waves of Green". The basket is made of wild beach rye grass and silk thread for the colorful undulating decoration. 2.) The excellent lidded woven basked with straw finial in tone of olives and eggplant is from the Pratt Museum in Homer, Alaska and created by Judy O'Brien of Hooper Bay, Alaska 5" x 3½ x 3½" 3.) The smaller grass basket similar in style with red green and tan was acquired in a gallery in Anchorage, Alaska. 4.) The small basket surrounded in tan birds 2 x 2½ x 2½" also from the gallery in Anchorage. 5.) The mini basket 2 x 1½ x 1½ is from Kodiak Island and also made of strips of rye grass with silk threads woven within in a design of red and blue flowers 6.) The woven grass basket with the pattern of blue plaid is from Juneau, Alaska with a lid the boasts a contrasting weave to the body 3 x 3½ x 3½"
These pieces are in perfect condition and highly prized. Estimate Value $600 - UP
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