Native American Basket, Apache Burden Basket, Ca 1970's, #902 Sold 639 The piece has 84 strands

The piece has 84 strands of beads

as a mark of their status as deity or mythical ancestor

: The Physical and demographic reaction of the non-mission Indians in colonial and provincial California

Thailand-In accordance with export permit #428/2533

Native American Hopi

Native American Basket, Apache Burden Basket, Ca 1970's, #902 Sold 639 The piece has 84 strandsNative American Basket Apache Burden Basket 902. Description: Native American Basket, Apache Burden Basket, 1970's banded geometric design with tin cones. Dimensions: 12'' x 15'' excluding fringe Weight: 10 lbs. Condition: Excellent for its age. Basket making was one of the earliest skills developed since baskets were needed for carrying goods, for storage, for trapping and fishing, and for religious ceremonies. Unlike pottery, baskets do not survive