Antique Apache Basket With Whirlwind Design

Offered here for your consideration is an antique Apache basket with whirlwind design. The weaver used only natural willow and devil's claw in the designs, but the whirlwind design was so expertly woven that this basket actually conveys a sense of motion. A nice brown rim finishes off this example of highly prized Apache basketry.
The Apache people were known as superior basket makers after learning new techniques from the Yavapai during the late 1800s which they quickly adopted and adapted. Apache baskets are striking with strong contrast in color and bold geometric or pictorial (less common) motif. Being on a three rod foundation makes the baskets tight, stiff and sturdy with no bend to them, and yields rounded well-defined coils that stand out. They use materials native to their region such as willow and devil's claw. These baskets are highly sought after and getting harder to find. Consider this one for your collection now!
MAKER: Unknown weaver.
APPROX AGE: Antique (meaning made prior to the 1930s).
SIZE: This basket measures 9 3/4 inches across x 3 inches deep.
CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear and fading expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be an $8 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.