Antique 19th Century Canadian First Nations Weaved Basket Set of Three For Sale

This product is a set of three antique 19th century Canadian First Nations weaved baskets. The baskets are handmade by Canadian First Nations artisans, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of indigenous tribes States. With their unique origins and artisanal craftsmanship, these baskets offer a glimpse into the traditional craftsmanship and artistry of indigenous communities from the 19th century.

Three Pc. Antique 19TH Century (1800s) CANADIAN FIRSTNATIONS INDIGENOUS Indian Weaved Wicker Baskets/Bowl/Tray in antique goodcondition; and a 17” Round Tray in black and tan colors. See Pictures. Picturesare part of the description. Believed to have been made by the Huu-ay-aht who occupied the west coast ofVancouver Island in the Province of British Columbia. Huu-ay-ahtwomen were renowned for their fine baskets, made from raffia, grasses, cedarbark, natural plant dye and decorated with traditional black and tan decorativedesigns along with varied other colors and designs.1) The large bowl measures c. 14.5”Diameter x 3.75”H;
2) The Medium bowl measures c. 10” diameter x 2.75”H; both in excellent antiquecondition. Matching Set; Same Color Match Upper and on Bottom.
3) The round tray measures c. 17”diameter x .5”H; has a couple of tiny grasstears and pinholes here and there; also is lighter in color than the two bowls;with a different weave design.ALL ANTIQUE ITEMS SOLD AS IS. SEE PICTURES. PICTURES ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.Will consider selling 17” Diameter Round Tray separately from the two matchingbowls.The weavers utilized native plant fibers as coils and threads for theirbaskets; the preparation and coloring of these materials was a laboriousprocess taking weeks to complete. The fibers had to be prepared, sun dried, andthen dyed with soils, barks, and varied plant extracts and juices. Then theyhad to simmer enough threads with varied plant juices to dye what was requiredto weave their baskets to completion. The art of basket making had been handeddown from mothers and grandmothers to their offspring for decades.Each of these baskets/trays is handcrafted with Black and Tan GeometricDesigns/Crosses.
SHIPPED PRIORITY MAIL; INSURED; PACKAGED WITH CARE
Please note that as the items we sell are original antiqueor vintage items and heirlooms... most of them will have been used for thepurpose that was intended. Therefore they may have signs of wear in keepingwith use and age. Any substantial damage will be described.See pictures.Pictures are part of the description. Vintage items sold as is.

BROWSE MY SHOP FOR MORE "UNCOMMONTREASURES". GET YOUR "HOLIDAY" AND "SPECIAL OCCASION"GIFTS EARLY WHILE THERE IS A GOOD SELECTION OF TREASURES FOR YOURSELF