This is a very large, sturdy basket. There is evidence of it having been used. Typical for Jicarilla baskets, the design is faded but certainly still visible, particularly on the inside.
Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Southwest
Continent
North America
Culture/Tribe
Apache - Jicarilla
Native American
Dimensions
Height
23-1/4 in
Diameter
14 in
Material
Willow, Sumac, Sumac - Dyed
Coiled Basket Details
Coiled Start Type
Coiled Start Type
Round
Coiled Start Material
Sumac, Willow
Coiled Finish Type
Overcast Whipstitch
Foundation
Coiled Foundation Type
3 Rod
Coiled Foundation Material
Willow
Coil Direction
Left
Stitch Details
Stitch Spacing
Predominantly Closed Spacing
Background Stitch Material
Sumac
Design Stitch Material
Sumac - Dyed
Stitch Details
Unsplit or Whole, Interlocking, Randomly Bifurcated