Native American, likely Apache, finely coiled basket with pinon (pine) pitch.
Provenance, by repute: Acquired in New Mexico, ca. 1930s; Monroe Kelly Collection, 1980-1981; Private Minnesota Collection.
Height: 8 1/2 in x diameter: 6 1/2 in.
Condition: There are areas of crazing, flaking, and losses to the pitch throughout. Brittleness to the basket. Some possible breaks to the caning. Wear commensurate with age and material.
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