Featured Basket not sure if native american, pakistani, or african

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  1. Mom23

    Mom23 Member

    I bought this at the salvation army, I have no idea how to id baskets. I tried going online but not much concrete info was given that I could see.
    It is extremely tightly woven there are no broken parts. Its about 15" diameter- so pretty large. The distinctive thing is the herringbone stitch at the edges.

    Anyone know what this is?
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    Thanks.
     

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  2. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    That looks legit to me. I think you've got a great find. But let's wait for the experts to chime in.
     
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  3. 2manybooks

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  4. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Just posting your close-up!!

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  5. Mom23

    Mom23 Member

    Oh wow! I am so happy. I lived near the Pima reservation in Arizona for a long time.
     
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  6. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Congrats,amazing find ! Don't forget to contribute this Christmas,when you hear that little bell ringing.One of the big NA finds of the year so far.
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    nice basket
    nice size
    the double twist puts it in the circa 1900 age....give or take 10 years...
     
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Beautiful basket! Is the central design a turtle? (important symbol)
     
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  9. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Thanks for pointing out this detail, AJ. :)
     
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  10. Mom23

    Mom23 Member

    If it IS a turtle, I will be even more overjoyed!
    Thank you for all the replies... stunned.
     
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  11. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    I need to take AJ with me hunting Indian artifacts in our creek. Her eyes miss nothing!
     
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  12. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Would love to join you.:)
     
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  13. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    Any time. Lots of beds to put you up. Just has to be dry in the creek. Mostly I find fossils.
     
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  14. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Thanks for asking about the basket, @Mom23 -- And welcome to Antiquers!
     
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  15. Mom23

    Mom23 Member

    Thank you Figtree3! Happy to be here.
     
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