THREE TLINGIT TWINED BASKETS
THREE TLINGIT TWINED BASKETS

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THREE TLINGIT TWINED BASKETS
All of classic cylindrical form, finely woven in twined spruce root with false embroidery in dyed brown, and orange, and natural bear grass; the first decorated with two bands, each composed of stepped motifs alternating with inverted H designs; the second decorated with triangular and linear motifs; the third decorated with a band of foliate elements surmounted by a rattle top lid, the shoulder adorned with similar design, the handle with a swirling pattern
Ranging in size from: 3 to 10in. (8.2 to25.4cm.) diameter (3)

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