Navajo Wedding Basket

Navajo

Circa 1890 | Willow, Sumac | Item 2358

Here is a classic Navajo wedding basket circa 1890. It has the meandering stepped diamonds circulating the entire basket with a break in one place. This basket is in good condition, but is missing some stitches – it has been well used for some time before being retired to a collection.

Dimensions 11 1/2" Diameter
Condition Fair with missing stitches
Provenance Private collection in Albuquerque, NM
Navajo wedding basket, circa 1890 in classic form with willow and sumac, 11.5" diameter available James Compton Gallery