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Chitimacha Double-Weave Trunk Basket
Louisiana
1st quarter-20th century
River Cane (Arundinaria gigantea)
Alligator Entrails Design, larger size, with a squared base.
5" high, 5.5" wide, 8.5" long
Condition:Fair; missing lid, very minor breakage
Wedding gift to Ruth and Austin Fontenot; purchased from Ruth Fontenot
Andrew Richmond PO Box 2199 Marietta, OH 45750 740.760.1788 andrew@wipiak.com
(LBChi 15)
Location: Maison Chenal, Upper Main Room FAIR MARKET VALUE: $850
Category: Baskets
(LBChi 16)
Location: Maison Chenal, Upper Main Room FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,350
Category: Baskets
Chitimacha Double-Weave Trunk Basket
Louisiana
1st quarter-20th century
River Cane (Arundinaria gigantea)
Blackbird's Eyes Pattern, oblong, with a squred base and a squared and fitted lid.
3.5" high, 3" wide, 5" long
Condition:Good; only very minor breakage
Purchased April 27, 1996 from Sadi Roberts, Lafayette Art Market; she had purchased from
another dealer in that region
Jack and Pat Holden
Fair Market Value for Non-Cash Charitable Contribution
Appraisal Report
Effective Valuation Date: 00/00/00 page 18 of 851