This is a rare circa 1900 Apache Polychrome three-color woven coiled basketry tray from the ex-collection of Sundog and Bruce VanLandingham. The basket shows a large size with rare three-color (3-color) nesting flower design with banded center. The basket is woven in willow and devils claw along with yucca. The coiled woven original condition with very little to no damage for its early age. The basket is Apache or Yavapai Apache.
Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection and acquired by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector Bruce also was the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman which was both part museum and gallery.
Measures overall 15.75” diameter and approx. 4.25”H.