Apache Mini Burden Basket

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ca. 1900 8.5" H x 7.5" D Products Hand Woven with Darker Woven wide Stripes with Leather on all Four Corners and Leathers Fringe Details In Very Good Condition with Light aged wear An Apache Mini Burden Basket is a small-scale replica of the traditional cone-shaped burden basket crafted by Apache artisans, particularly from groups like the White Mountain Apache, San Carlos Apache, and Jicarilla Apache. These miniature baskets, typically measuring 2–3 inches tall with a 3–4 inch mouth diameter, are not functional for carrying loads but serve as decorative art, jewelry components (e.g., earrings), or collectibles that honor cultural heritage. Provenance: From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California Show more