Figural Maidu Basket Wasco Sally Bags he witnessed the split at

he witnessed the split at Oraibi

The quill's in the white quill band in the bullseye appears to have been eaten by some critter

I believe that this bag was collected from the Quinault

The point on this example is broken

Figural Maidu Basket Wasco Sally Bags he witnessed the split atThis is wild basket with men and women, small horses and large long nosed horses as well as blocks of diamonds. All of the designs are in dark mahogany red, probably redbud. The basket is bowl shaped with bands of red ticking on the rim. This is a most unusual basket and a lot of fun. It will have an impact in a good collection and should make you smile. H. 4 "; D. 8" c. 1920 Sold #8919