25-0022 Antique Apache Tray Basket
SKU:
25-0022
$1,480.00
$1,480.00
per item
Mid 20th Century
Size 2.125" H x 15.375" D
Hand Coiled Tray with Geometric Star Motif Design
In Excellent Condition
Antique Apache tray baskets are exquisite examples of Southwestern Native American basketry, primarily crafted by Western Apache women from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. These shallow, flat-to-bowl-shaped vessels were originally utilitarian tools for winnowing grain (separating chaff from seeds by tossing in the wind) and food preparation, but their intricate designs elevated them to works of art. Today, they are highly prized by collectors for their historical significance, fine craftsmanship, and the patina that develops over time—often featuring a warm yellow hue from oxidized willow fibers exposed to sunlight.
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