Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
What is a porcupine basket?
1 Answer
A porcupine basket is a basket that is woven with some of the quills of a porcupine incorporated into the fabric of the basket. Traditionally, they are birchbark baskets adorned with porcupine quills and were made by Aboriginal tribes. Shop a collection of properly vetted porcupine baskets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Related Questions
- What is a bentwood box?1 Answer
- What is a blanket box?1 Answer
- What is a camphor box?1 Answer
- What is a smoking box?1 Answer
- What is a lacquerware box?1 Answer
Shop for Porcupine Quill Box on 1stDibs
Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Anglo Indian rectangular porcupine quill, bone and parquetry box. The box with a hinged lid that
Category
20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Antique Anglo Indian Box Handcrafted with Porcupine Quills
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian quill box handcrafted and decorated with porcupine quills and bone dots.
Made
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Anglo Indian Hexagonal Porcupine Quill & Bone Inlaid Box For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Anglo Indian hexagonal porcupine quill and bone inlaid box comprised of dark hardwood and inlaid
Category
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot
By SILVA (Sri Lanka)
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superb Ceylonese porcupine quill lidded pot in a most unusual conical shape
Fashioned in dark wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Rosewood Tea Caddy with Ebony, Ivory and Porcupine Quill Detailing
Located in Hudson, NY
Made of rosewood, this antique tea caddy is distinguished by its porcupine quill detailing
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tea Caddies
Materials
Ivory, Ebony
Chippewa Birch Bark, Quills & Sweetgrass Box with Tulip - Canada - Early 20th C.
By Native American Art
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Chippewa (also known as Ojibwe) birch bark lidded box with porcupine quill decoration and
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Softwood
$316 Sale Price
20% Off