Old Modoc Native American Basket Description and Item Information Up for sale is this old Modoc Indian basket. Please excuse any glare in the photos. This basket has shades of brown, with contrasting stripes patterns. It is tightly woven. The basket measures approximately 4 3/4 inches long by 4 1/2 inches wide by 2 inches tall. Unpacked, it weighs 0.8 ounce. This would be a nice addition to a collection of Native American basketry. Identification This basket is believed to be Modoc (from northern California or southern Oregon), based on construction and quality. The exact age of this vintage or antique piece is not known. Condition The basket looks great overall, with no splits or breaks. Beneath, there is a dab of white paint and another small areas of black residue (please see Photo 3). There is minor asymmetry. This basket has no foul odors. Terms of Sale 1. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made. And international government regulations prohibit such behavior. Other Information Individual computers may display colors differently. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American: US\1800-1934\Baskets”. The seller is “craigkc” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Origin: United States
- Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
- Tribal Affiliation: Modoc
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Culture: Native American: US
- New or Used: Used