Native American and Western Art | October 21, 2026
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 539
Four Small Lidded Trinket Baskets
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$200
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th/20th century, Two Makah or Nootka, both wrap twined, polychrome, with flora and fauna decoration, cedar bark plaited bases, fitted lids, 1-3/4 x 2-1/2; 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 in.; the third a small, finely woven coiled basket with tightly fitting lid, likely California, feather or leaf form decoration, 1-1/2 x 3-1/4 in.; together with a small lidded birch bark box with traditional quill work decorations, 2-3/8 x 4 in.
Provenance: (the California example) The Estate of James L. Cogar; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, November 12, 2005, lot 193; (all) Private Collection, North Carolina
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(the California example) The Estate of James L. Cogar; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, November 12, 2005, lot 193; (all) Private Collection, North Carolina
the first two in good overall condition, both with some wear at inside rim, handling grime； the third in very good overall condition, handling grime； the fourth with some losses to quills
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