This intricately woven Hupa hat basket is a stunning example of Native American craftsmanship and is very rare due to its fragility. The unique design and use of natural materials showcase the skill and artistry of the unknown artisan who created it. The basket originates from the United States and is a beautiful representation of the Hupa tribal affiliation. It has a rich history, although the ownership is not available. The handmade basket is a one-of-a-kind piece and has not been modified. This basket is an exquisite addition to any collection and is sure to be a conversation starter. This old, fragile fez-shaped cap is referred to as a Clallem woven hat basket. Due to their fragile state and age many perished. They are considered rare and hard to find. Where it should not be worn, it measures 7″ diameter x 4″ height with a total of 22.5 circumference.
Here is another amazing basket with incredibly tight twining, uniform in each tiny weave. It measures 3-3/4 inches tall and is 3 inches wide. It has a short, small pedestal woven into the pot, but, at only 1-38 inches in diameter, it is not wide enough for the cup to stand with the lid on, although it might when full. It has a lid with a woven in finial or double knob like handle on top. It reminds me of an Acorn. The only decoration is some thin black lines and dashes on the body and lid, and some tiny red dots on the body. The basket has a beautiful patina, evident when you see how much lighter it is where the rim of the lid covered the top edge. I believe this to be from the 1930s or 40s. Please review the photos for a complete description. All photographs are part of the description. We are always obtaining interesting pieces and have a seemingly endless number of jewelry, antiques and collectibles. We are not jewelers. We do not know color or clarity, and do not know natural from heated, enhanced, or synthetic. We either rely upon marks for metal purity, or test for gold content. Whatever we say the metal purity is 14K, 18K, 925 Sterling, etc. We do not collect these items, and we are NOT experts in the field. We appreciate any information you may have to assist us in identifying, or toward providing a more accurate description, but we do require some authority for the information. We provide a lot of photos, but please ask questions if you have them. General Terms & Conditions. We package in the highest grade materials including new, previously unused bubble wrap and styrofoam peanuts. Please know your country’s importation laws and restrictions. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “Rare Northern California Native American Karuk Yurok Hupa Lidded Pedestal Basket” is in sale since Thursday, October 8, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1935-Now\Baskets”. The seller is “housepicker” and is located in Stockholm, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This huge, rare Hupa storage basket is decorated with polychrome horizontal bands from top to base. The basket is in excellent condition. The item “Huge & Rare Hupa polychrome storage basket, Native American Indian, circa 1900″ is in sale since Friday, June 14, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1800-1934\Baskets”. The seller is “aisdave” and is located in Sacramento, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Cayman islands.
