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What did Native Americans use for baskets?
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What Native Americans used to produce baskets varied from tribe to tribe. Generally, craftsmen used whatever materials were readily available. In the Northeast, sweet grass was a common material, while pine needles and wicker are frequently found in baskets produced by tribes in the Southeast. Find a range of vintage and antique baskets on 1stDibs.
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Large Rattan Native American Basket - Stickley era W7416
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Large Rattan Native American Basket - W7416
This is a large native American woven basket in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan, Reed
$600 Sale Price
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Collection of Four Hand Woven Native American Baskets Papago & Hopi
By Native American Art
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Collection of 4 handmade Native American Baskets. Three are by a Tohono O'odham (Papago) artist, and the tray on the left standing up is Hopi.
Category
20th Century American Mission Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Mid 20th Century Native American Plains Handwoven Basket Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautifully aged Native American handwoven basket bowl featuring tightly executed coil-and-twined construction with subtle muted geometric decoration in natural and faded reddish t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Rare Mid 20th Century Native American Pine Needle Gourd Basket
Located in San Diego, CA
Its earthy coloration and honest wear create strong visual texture, making it equally compelling as a tabletop object or wall-mounted decorative piece.
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Vintage Southwest Native American Woven Woven Reed Basket 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Southwest Native American Woven Woven Reed Basket 20thC
Measures - 5 1/4" x 5 5/8" x 5 5/8"
A finely crafted vintage Southwest Native American basket from the 20th century.
Category
20th Century Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
American Indian Coiled Hand Woven Lidded Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Indian folk art Native American basket that is hand woven and coiled.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hemp
