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<p>[QUOTE="komokwa, post: 12318756, member: 301"]The damage and missing lid is unfortunate , but that's why it came to you...!</p><p>With no damage and a secure lid , that size & with that nice imbrication , yer talking 4 figures !</p><p><br /></p><p>Yes T R , and maybe a decade earlier that you suggest.....</p><p><br /></p><p>AI gets an OK! on this one..''</p><p><br /></p><p>.</p><p>An <b>imbricated basket</b> is a type of traditionally coiled basket featuring a decorative overlay technique. Primarily crafted by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast (such as the Salish and Klickitat), this intricate style is celebrated for its distinctive appearance and structural durability. [<a href="https://arthurwerickson.com/blogs/news/115913795-lets-talk-imbricated-baskets?srsltid=AfmBOorSweKX0K7VatIQQNQ15XjneMZou-N5aiJ6QXJxKTMQFtra7EPz" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://arthurwerickson.com/blogs/news/115913795-lets-talk-imbricated-baskets?srsltid=AfmBOorSweKX0K7VatIQQNQ15XjneMZou-N5aiJ6QXJxKTMQFtra7EPz" rel="nofollow">1</a>, <a href="https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/baskets/idgame/abimb.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/baskets/idgame/abimb.html" rel="nofollow">2</a>, <a href="https://coastalpeoples.com/product-category/north-west-coast/basketry/?srsltid=AfmBOopKvfYEXwtMOMiJN7cMPZsqoH_FQUjktHOVrrQN2McD2DeM4iQ3" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://coastalpeoples.com/product-category/north-west-coast/basketry/?srsltid=AfmBOopKvfYEXwtMOMiJN7cMPZsqoH_FQUjktHOVrrQN2McD2DeM4iQ3" rel="nofollow">3</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIuigvxT-S8/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIuigvxT-S8/" rel="nofollow">4</a>, <a href="https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/71341" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/71341" rel="nofollow">5</a>]</p><p><br /></p><p>Key Characteristics</p><ul> <li><b>The Weaving Technique:</b> Decorative materials (like cherry bark, beargrass, or horsetail root) are folded under each sewing stitch as the basket is being coiled. The overlay loops precisely over the stitches on the outer surface, entirely concealing them. [<a href="http://baskets.crmuseum.ca/basket/pc-la1" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://baskets.crmuseum.ca/basket/pc-la1" rel="nofollow">1</a>, <a href="https://www.burkemuseum.org/collections-and-research/heritage/artscultures/coast-salish-art/coast-salish-weaving-tools" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.burkemuseum.org/collections-and-research/heritage/artscultures/coast-salish-art/coast-salish-weaving-tools" rel="nofollow">2</a>, <a href="https://arthurwerickson.com/blogs/news/115913795-lets-talk-imbricated-baskets?srsltid=AfmBOorSweKX0K7VatIQQNQ15XjneMZou-N5aiJ6QXJxKTMQFtra7EPz" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://arthurwerickson.com/blogs/news/115913795-lets-talk-imbricated-baskets?srsltid=AfmBOorSweKX0K7VatIQQNQ15XjneMZou-N5aiJ6QXJxKTMQFtra7EPz" rel="nofollow">3</a>, <a href="https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/baskets/idgame/abimb.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/baskets/idgame/abimb.html" rel="nofollow">4</a>]</li> <li><b>Texture & Design:</b> The carefully folded patterns create a raised, textured appearance that often resembles rows of corn kernels. Because the fold is only on the exterior, the inside of the basket remains smooth and uniform. [<a href="https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/baskets/idgame/abimb.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/baskets/idgame/abimb.html" rel="nofollow">1</a>]</li> <li><b>Complex Patterns:</b> Artisans use naturally dyed or differently colored materials to create highly detailed, geometric motifs like diamonds, pyramids, and zig-zags. [<a href="https://baskets.crmuseum.ca/basket/mcr-98310" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://baskets.crmuseum.ca/basket/mcr-98310" rel="nofollow">1</a>, <a href="http://baskets.crmuseum.ca/basket/pc-lh1" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://baskets.crmuseum.ca/basket/pc-lh1" rel="nofollow">2</a>, <a href="https://nativeskiesgallery.com/2024/11/04/the-artistry-of-papago-tohono-oodham-baskets-a-cultural-treasure/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://nativeskiesgallery.com/2024/11/04/the-artistry-of-papago-tohono-oodham-baskets-a-cultural-treasure/" rel="nofollow">3</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/endxamero/posts/in-an-ancient-city-of-axum-in-northern-ethiopia-basket-weaving-is-a-traditional-/7485178408255118/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.facebook.com/endxamero/posts/in-an-ancient-city-of-axum-in-northern-ethiopia-basket-weaving-is-a-traditional-/7485178408255118/" rel="nofollow">4</a>]</li> <li><b>Purpose & Value:</b> Historically used for carrying berries or water, these pieces are now widely recognized as fine art. Due to the time-intensive process required to weave them, vintage or authentic contemporary pieces are highly collectible</li> </ul><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="komokwa, post: 12318756, member: 301"]The damage and missing lid is unfortunate , but that's why it came to you...! With no damage and a secure lid , that size & with that nice imbrication , yer talking 4 figures ! Yes T R , and maybe a decade earlier that you suggest..... AI gets an OK! on this one..'' . An [B]imbricated basket[/B] is a type of traditionally coiled basket featuring a decorative overlay technique. Primarily crafted by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast (such as the Salish and Klickitat), this intricate style is celebrated for its distinctive appearance and structural durability. [[URL='https://arthurwerickson.com/blogs/news/115913795-lets-talk-imbricated-baskets?srsltid=AfmBOorSweKX0K7VatIQQNQ15XjneMZou-N5aiJ6QXJxKTMQFtra7EPz']1[/URL], [URL='https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/baskets/idgame/abimb.html']2[/URL], [URL='https://coastalpeoples.com/product-category/north-west-coast/basketry/?srsltid=AfmBOopKvfYEXwtMOMiJN7cMPZsqoH_FQUjktHOVrrQN2McD2DeM4iQ3']3[/URL], [URL='https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIuigvxT-S8/']4[/URL], [URL='https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/71341']5[/URL]] Key Characteristics [LIST] [*][B]The Weaving Technique:[/B] Decorative materials (like cherry bark, beargrass, or horsetail root) are folded under each sewing stitch as the basket is being coiled. The overlay loops precisely over the stitches on the outer surface, entirely concealing them. [[URL='http://baskets.crmuseum.ca/basket/pc-la1']1[/URL], [URL='https://www.burkemuseum.org/collections-and-research/heritage/artscultures/coast-salish-art/coast-salish-weaving-tools']2[/URL], [URL='https://arthurwerickson.com/blogs/news/115913795-lets-talk-imbricated-baskets?srsltid=AfmBOorSweKX0K7VatIQQNQ15XjneMZou-N5aiJ6QXJxKTMQFtra7EPz']3[/URL], [URL='https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/baskets/idgame/abimb.html']4[/URL]] [*][B]Texture & Design:[/B] The carefully folded patterns create a raised, textured appearance that often resembles rows of corn kernels. Because the fold is only on the exterior, the inside of the basket remains smooth and uniform. [[URL='https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/baskets/idgame/abimb.html']1[/URL]] [*][B]Complex Patterns:[/B] Artisans use naturally dyed or differently colored materials to create highly detailed, geometric motifs like diamonds, pyramids, and zig-zags. [[URL='https://baskets.crmuseum.ca/basket/mcr-98310']1[/URL], [URL='http://baskets.crmuseum.ca/basket/pc-lh1']2[/URL], [URL='https://nativeskiesgallery.com/2024/11/04/the-artistry-of-papago-tohono-oodham-baskets-a-cultural-treasure/']3[/URL], [URL='https://www.facebook.com/endxamero/posts/in-an-ancient-city-of-axum-in-northern-ethiopia-basket-weaving-is-a-traditional-/7485178408255118/']4[/URL]] [*][B]Purpose & Value:[/B] Historically used for carrying berries or water, these pieces are now widely recognized as fine art. Due to the time-intensive process required to weave them, vintage or authentic contemporary pieces are highly collectible [/LIST][/QUOTE]
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