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Baskets168 of 189Penobscot Indian BasketThe woven baskets I found I think they are native American they are nesting baskets made of hay or grass
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    Posted 8 years ago

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    Postwarbrit
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    These baskets were in a trash bin, and I opted to commandeer them! I have been told by one individual they are not Native American. I have other photos but can only upload four, so please let me know if you have any idea about these baskets and where they came from!

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    1. CanyonRoad, 8 years ago
      The one with the pattern is African, from Botswana.

      The middle one is likely African, also. It appears to be made with palm fiber. I would agree that they are not Native American, but I can't tell from the photo where the other two may be from.
    2. Postwarbrit Postwarbrit, 8 years ago
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      Postwarbrit
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      Thank you very much for your help. I find it fascinating that these baskets ended up in Houston in a dumpster! I've posted better photos of the other two in the hopes that the photos make these easier to identify! The link is below!

      The coiled basket measures 3 x 12.

      The other basket measures 5 x6.

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/215258-follow-up-on-three-baskets---not-nativ

    3. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      Please mark your mystery as solved, Postwarbrit. Thank you, CanyonRoad, for sharing your expertise with us all here.
    4. Postwarbrit Postwarbrit, 8 years ago
      Done, and thank you CanyonRoad for sharing your expertise. I sincerely appreciate it.

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