Large Yokuts Polychrome Coiled Basket, Rattlesnake Motif
Native American, Western United States, California, Yokuts culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large Yokuts polychrome coiled basket, measuring 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter. The basket is coiled to the right on a foundation of bundled deergrass, sewn with sedge root for the light tan ground, redbud for the reddish brown, and bracken fern root for the black. The walls display vertical columns of stacked hourglass and alternating diamond motifs, a pattern associated with the diamond markings of rattlesnakes native to the region. The basket shows even stitching and a consistent, flaring form. Size: 20" Diam x 13" H (50.8 cm Diam x 33.0 cm H).
Provenance: private Phoenix, Arizona, USA collection
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Item #
203589
Condition
Choice. A few minor losses to stitches on the rim. Some surface discoloration and stains.
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Native American, Western United States, California, Yokuts culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large Yokuts polychrome coiled basket, measuring 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter. The basket is coiled to the right on a foundation of bundled deergrass, sewn with sedge root for the light tan ground, redbud for the reddish brown, and bracken fern root for the black. The walls display vertical columns of stacked hourglass and alternating diamond motifs, a pattern associated with the diamond markings of rattlesnakes native to the region. The basket shows even stitching and a consistent, flaring form. Size: 20" Diam x 13" H (50.8 cm Diam x 33.0 cm H).
Provenance: private Phoenix, Arizona, USA collection
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #
203589
Condition
Choice. A few minor losses to stitches on the rim. Some surface discoloration and stains.
Buyer's Premium
30%
Sale price
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Reserve
Time, Location
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