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Chitimacha Low Basket
Louisiana
1st quarter-20th century
River Cane (Arundinaria gigantea)
Blackbird Eye with Broken Plait Pattern, with a squared base and braided rim.
5.75" high, 9" square
Condition:Good; minor breaks to one side, bright colors
Neal AuctionCompany, New Orleans, LA
Andrew Richmond PO Box 2199 Marietta, OH 45750 740.760.1788 andrew@wipiak.com
(LBChi 8)
Location: Maison Chenal, Upper Main Room FAIR MARKET VALUE: $650
Category: Baskets
Francois Bernard (1812-1875) painted a portrait of a Chitimacha woman and child in 1870, and the woman holds a basket veyr similar to this example.
(LBChi 9)
Location: Maison Chenal, Upper Main Room FAIR MARKET VALUE: $750
Category: Baskets
Chitimacha Low Basket
Louisiana
1st quarter-20th century
River Cane (Arundinaria gigantea)
Turtle Necklace Pattern, with a squared base, and a banded and braided rim.
4.75" high, 8" square
Condition:Fair: horizontal break around one corner
Neal Auction CompanyNew Orleans, LA
Jack and Pat Holden
Fair Market Value for Non-Cash Charitable Contribution Appraisal Report
Effective Valuation Date: 00/00/00
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