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Description of Donated Property
Condition:Good
Wedding gift to Ruth and Austin Fontenot; purchased from Ruth Fontenot
The market for Chitimacha baskets boomed in the 1990s and early 2000s, but has cooled somewhat since then.Since 2015, individual baskest have sold at auction from $100 to over $3,000, depending on form, pattern, age, and condition.
Andrew Richmond PO Box 2199 Marietta, OH 45750 740.760.1788 andrew@wipiak.com
(LBChi 1)
Location: Maison Chenal, Upper Main Room FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,800
Category: Baskets
Chitimacha Double-Weave Trunk Basket
Louisiana
Early 20th century
River Cane (Arundinaria gigantea)
Alligator Entrails and Worm Tract Patterns, with squared bases and squared and fitted lids. 6" high, 5.5" wide, 8" long
(LBChi 10)
Location: Maison Chenal, Upper Main Room FAIR MARKET VALUE: $550
Category: Baskets
Chitimacha Low Basket
Louisiana
1st quarter-20th century
River Cane (Arundinaria gigantea)
Turtle Necktie Pattern with a squared base, and a banded and braided rim.
5.25" high, 9" square
Condition:Fair; some separation along the banded rim
Jack and Pat Holden
Fair Market Value for Non-Cash Charitable Contribution Appraisal Report
Effective Valuation Date: 00/00/00
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