Early 20th century heirloom tribal Brown Ash Woodsplints & Sweetgrass basket

INDIAN BASKETRY OF THE NORTHEASTERN WOODLANDS০ SARAH PEABODY TURNBAUGH AND WILLIAM A. TURNBAUGH This beautiful turn-of-the-century all-braided sweetgrass “fancy” basket is reminiscent of the Victorian era. This style of basket was used to store loose stationery in many households during those early years. It is one of the favorites of that era because of its beauty and utility function. This heritage basket, made by one of the Northeast Woodland Indian tribes, is woven on very sturdy standards and will grace your home with a patina of antique beauty for many years to come. Although weavers of this early period did not sign their baskets, many Passamaquoddy and Penobsot baskets of Maine were made using this form and style. 19” long 13.5” wide 2” high Please see all photos. Good condition for age could use some care and fixing as some of the braids are loose: see photos.