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Last Chance Passed Lots Auction: October 28th, 2022

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 02:00AM EDT - Fri, Oct 28, 2022 03:00PM EDT
Lot 878

Papago Hand Woven Basket & Flour Sifting Basket

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
Featured in this lot is a pair of Papago Native American hand woven baskets. The first basket displays wood construction with a crenulated top. The piece shows a folded section forming a wide base across the bottom. The second basket shows hand woven mesquite construction with a zig zag pattern weave. The basket is designed as a flour sifting basket with numerous small holes across the bottom of the piece. The pair show good condition overall, with some light wear. The first measures 8 1/2" in diameter by 3 1/4" tall, with the second measuring 12 1/4" in diameter by 5" tall.