That may well be. As I said, I'm no expert. I searched two books, American Indian Baskets by Turnbaugh and Turnbaugh and Art of the Basket by...
I found these at an estate sale. They were in different rooms but are so similar they have to go together. The two tall narrow ones were hanging...
Perhaps similar to this one? https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-pine-needle-basket-native-430803615
I'm definitely not an expert, but I agree with what @Bdigger said above. It looks like a hobbyist made it, and lacks some of the finesse I...
The native- looking one is not anything I'd hold on to. It does not correspond with any specific tradition or tribal identity.
I was thinking they were leaves...
Weird! That is exactly the kind I get. Same aura, same pattern, same timing. 2-3 a year actually.
I like this guy. He has real presence.
Maybe SSM, and 77? In other words, upside down?
First impression is that it's not all that old. More pictures and dimensions will help to better identify. It looks vaguely African, but lacking...
Yes, agree! Thank you everyone.
A picture of the bottom would help make it quicker to identify.
Definitely cool! Kinda comic book art-ish. Based on that tag on the back and the condition of the framing, might it be a repro?
This is my first Navajo rug. It was in a hipster store here in the city, labeled "Red White Black Grey." True!! Roughly 5' x 5' [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thank you for the advice here. I love the attention and care you and everyone suggest, and will bear it in mind. This piece feels more and more...
Thank you for the thoughtful advice. My first thought was also a same-colored piece behind the hole, to just block the hole visually. It may not...
Yes-- the hole is in the wool velvet only. Moth damage from some time in the past?
The stitching style looks like the same. The discoloration on mine, around the beaded areas, is dust or debris, as it can be brushed away.
Perhaps 19th C... that'd be great!
Once again I appeal to you all for advice regarding origin and age. There's a small hole in this wool fabric bag, which measures about 9" x 12"....
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