Wasco-Wishram (part of the Confederated Tribtes of Warm Springs, Oregon)
Wasco-Wishram (part of the Confederated Tribtes of Warm Springs, Oregon)
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twined figural sally basket with designs of stacked skeletal figures, female deer, condor, and whales
7 1/2” high x 5” diameter
woven out of hemp, bear grass and cattail
ex: Charles Miles Collection and pictured in American Indian and Eskimo Basketry by Miles and Box, 1969, p. 77; Curtright Gallery, 1990; Marcy Burns’ Collection
circa early 20th century
Early Wasco-Wishram figural baskets rarely are offered for sale. This particular basket has all the desirable features: figures including humans, terrific provenance including publication, and its excellent condition.
Plateau baskets such as this came from the Columbia River basin in Oregon.
