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2manybooks liked komokwa's post in the thread Native American Baskets at Auction Update.
oh , double at le oh, double for sure.......... at least even the Ute,,,, which is never as pricey as the others , but this one is as...
Jan 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM -
2manybooks liked vitry-le-francois's post in the thread Native American Baskets at Auction Update.
Actually, this was in Michigan
Jan 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM -
2manybooks liked vitry-le-francois's post in the thread Native American Baskets at Auction Update.
Michigan :)
Jan 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM -
2manybooks replied to the thread Native American Baskets at Auction Update.
I am not surprised by the prices, particularly if the labels included some attribution to a particular collector or museum. If a dealer...
Jan 9, 2026 at 12:12 AM -
2manybooks replied to the thread ???????? Is this buckle authentic ??????.
Here is a relevant discussion on a Civil War collector's site -...
Jan 7, 2026 at 10:56 PM -
2manybooks liked 916Bulldogs123's post in the thread cute little basket. Who made it?.
That's awesome news. Thank you all very much! Mikey
Jan 7, 2026 at 12:20 PM -
2manybooks liked Taupou's post in the thread cute little basket. Who made it?.
Usually described as "Hupa," but neighboring tribal members, like the Kurok and Yurok, use the same general materials and weaving...
Jan 7, 2026 at 12:20 PM -
2manybooks liked MidwestRuralRoots's post in the thread Abeokuts, the "Dahomey Giant". Dime Museum attraction....
Oh my ! Even better- here's your confirmation...
Jan 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM -
2manybooks liked MidwestRuralRoots's post in the thread Abeokuts, the "Dahomey Giant". Dime Museum attraction....
[IMG] https://www.newspapers.com/image/76578669/?match=1&terms=Dahomey%20Giant Here is confirmation that James Gilbert was and indeed...
Jan 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM -
2manybooks liked MidwestRuralRoots's post in the thread Abeokuts, the "Dahomey Giant". Dime Museum attraction....
I have been researching James Gilbert and his life. I have found a number of references in books and newspapers, as well as his marriage...
Jan 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM -
2manybooks liked Potteryplease's post in the thread Santo Domingo Tiny black picher.
What I think @bosko69 is referencing is that generally, the shiny parts are the burnished clay surface of the pot itself, and the matte...
Jan 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM -
2manybooks liked Potteryplease's post in the thread Santo Domingo Tiny black picher.
That's clearer. Thanks. Is the glossy part 'raised' higher than the matte part? In other words, does it seem like the gloss is a...
Jan 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM -
2manybooks liked Potteryplease's post in the thread Santo Domingo Tiny black picher.
The so-called 'black on black' Pueblo pottery does not traditionally use any glaze. The raw clay vessel is burnished, making it shiny,...
Jan 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM -
2manybooks replied to the thread cute little basket. Who made it?.
Agree, Hupa or Karok.
Jan 6, 2026 at 11:51 PM -
2manybooks liked Potteryplease's post in the thread cute little basket. Who made it?.
Pretty definitely Northern CA coast. Great find!
Jan 6, 2026 at 11:51 PM
