$1,116
Two Diminutive Woven Splint Baskets and a Woven Splint Tray, probably Taghkanic, New York, late 19th to early 20th century, one with a round rim on a hexagonal base with hexagon weave and upright handle, one with shallow sides, round rim and a square base with two parallel upright handles, the rectangular tray with carved loop handles, ht. 4, 3 1/8, 2 1/4, dia. 3 1/2, 3 7/8, 12 1/2 in. Literature: Made in an area close to the Mount Lebanon Shaker community, the Taghkanic basketry influenced the baskets the Shakers made for the "outside world." For similar examples see Shaker Baskets, by Matha Wetherbee and Nathan Taylor, Martha Wetherbee Basket Shop, New Hampshire, p. 165.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-10-31
