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Birch Bark Nesting Baskets (set of 5), Alaska, Mt. Eklutna, Chugiak Alaska

$ 264

Availability: 67 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Museum quality condition. These baskets have been part of a private museum since 1972 (when purchased). Exact age unknown.Set of 5 birch baskets graduated in sizeDiameters 5”, 5.5”, 6”, 6 3/4”, 7 3/4”Round flat bottoms of birch bark laced to flat sides with red or purple lacing at top. Brown bark trimming at top and bottom of sides with zig zag cut edges.Purchased at Mt. Eklutna Gift Shop, Chugiak, Alaska in 1972.Have been in a private museum until now. Note : small museum numbered tag #36 corresponds with a description card from museum.
  • Artisan: Unknown
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Tribal Affiliation: Eklutna
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Origin: Alaska

    Description

    Museum quality condition. These baskets have been part of a private museum since 1972 (when purchased). Exact age unknown.
    Set of 5 birch baskets graduated in size
    Diameters 5”, 5.5”, 6”, 6 3/4”, 7 3/4”
    Round flat bottoms of birch bark laced to flat sides with red or purple lacing at top. Brown bark trimming at top and bottom of sides with zig zag cut edges.
    Purchased at Mt. Eklutna Gift Shop, Chugiak, Alaska in 1972.
    Have been in a private museum until now. Note : small museum numbered tag #36 corresponds with a description card from museum.