{"product_id":"rare-aleut-finely-woven-grass-small-lidded-basket-aleutian-islands-alaska-c1900","title":"Antique Aleut Split Grass Lidded Basket, Aleutian Islands Alaska","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful and rare \u003cstrong\u003eantique split grass lidded basket \u003c\/strong\u003eattributed to the Aleut people of the \u003cstrong\u003eAleutian Islands, Alaska\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to more than 100 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall in scale but remarkable in craftsmanship, the basket is intricately woven from finely prepared split grass using techniques for which Aleut basket makers became highly regarded. The exceptionally tight, delicate weaving demonstrates both great skill and patience, particularly impressive given the diminutive proportions of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fitted lid follows the rounded form of the basket beautifully, creating a wonderfully balanced little vessel. More than a century of age has given the natural fibers a warm, mellow coloration that adds considerably to its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just over 3\" in diameter, this is an especially charming example of Indigenous Alaskan basketry and a fascinating piece for a collector of Native American art, historic basketry, or ethnographic objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering its age and delicate construction, the basket has survived remarkably well. There are a few very small breaks to the woven fibers, as shown in the close-up photographs, along with expected age-related characteristics consistent with a piece more than a century old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description and provide additional details regarding the weaving, age, small breaks, and overall condition of this antique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional photographs are always available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Height: 3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 3 1\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem #: GY2663\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Antique, 100+ Years Old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Aleutian Islands, Alaska\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCulture: Aleut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Split Grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForm: Lidded Basket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntricately hand-woven split grass construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, tightly woven craftsmanship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetite lidded form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm naturally aged coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare example of traditional Aleut basketry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful collector's piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy With Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strive to provide clear descriptions and detailed photographs that accurately represent each piece. If you would like any additional information or photographs before purchasing, we're always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplimentary Shipping \u0026amp; In-Store Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplimentary shipping is included within the contiguous USA. This item will be professionally packed with great care to ensure it arrives safely and is typically dispatched within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor free in-store pickup at our Cary, North Carolina showroom, simply select \u003cstrong\u003e\"Pick Up\"\u003c\/strong\u003e during checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions before placing your order, including shipping, combined purchases, or checkout, please don't hesitate to contact us. 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