Antique Apache Yavapai Basket Bowl 17.5" Large Polychrome Native American Indian For Sale

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Antique Apache Yavapai Basket Bowl 17.5" Large Polychrome Native American Indian:
$3495.00

Antique Apache Yavapai Basket Bowl 17.5" Large Polychrome Native American Indian

LargeSouthwest Native American Coiled Basketry Bowl

Fresh From a Fine Palm Beach Florida Estate Collection

ITEM SPECIFICS:

• Tribal Affiliation: Western Apache / Yavapai (Style)

• Culture: Native American (Southwest)

• Region: Southwest United States

• Art Form: Hand-Coiled Basketry Bowl

• Material: Natural Split Willow / Sumac and Devil's Claw

• Production Period: Antique (Circa 1890–1920)

• Handmade: Yes

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

• Provenance: Fine Palm Beach, Florida Estate Collection

• Height / Depth: 6 inches tall (Deep Basin Shape)

FULL DESCRIPTION:

Up for sale is an exceptional, museum-quality antique Southwest Native American coiled basketry bowl, sourced directly from a fine Palm Beach, Florida estate collection. This masterwork showcases the elite weaving traditions historically attributed to the Western Apache or Yavapai peoples, dating from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.

Baskets reaching this monumental 17.5-inch diameter are exponentially rarer than standard trays. Crafting a deep, steep-walled basin of this scale required months of intensive labor, thousands of meticulous stitches, and immense engineering skill to ensure the walls remained symmetrical without warping.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DETAILS:

• Rare Polychrome Palette: This is a highly sought-after three-color polychrome basket. It features a warm, naturally aged golden-amber background interwoven with rich, deep-black devil's claw and accented by an alternating block motif using a distinct, muted reddish-brown/gray plant material.

• Intricate Geometric Pattern: The design features a beautifully balanced, radiating sequence of stepped geometric triangles and cascading chevrons that spiral outward from the center hub, creating a stunning optical movement when viewed from any angle.

• Masterful Weaving Technique: The basket is constructed with a tight, uniform counter-clockwise coiling direction. The close-up details reveal an expert, non-interlocking split-stitch texture that gives this heavy utility bowl its incredible structural density.

CONDITION REPORT:

This textile artifact is in premier antique condition, showing signs of elite preservation:

• Structural Integrity: The deep-basin shape is perfectly robust. The walls are completely straight with no sagging, bulging, or center collapse.

• Colors: The interior face retains incredible, vivid contrast. The cream-toned willow elements remain bright and have escaped the heavy sun-bleaching or uniform yellowing common in baskets of this age.

• Base & Rim: The outer rim is cleanly bound in a dark devil's claw wrapping and is entirely intact with no unravelling, split stitches, or broken wires. The bottom center hub shows virtually no friction erosion or surface loss from handling.

• Natural Aging: There are only minor natural color variations inherent to a century-old organic object, confirming its authenticity. There is no dry rot, restoration, or structural damage

Excellent antique condition with exceptional structural integrity for an item exceeding 100 years of age. Sourced directly from a fine Palm Beach, Florida estate collection, this museum-quality basket bowl presents beautifully with no sagging, warping, structural collapse, or flat-bottom distortion.

The weaving is exceptionally tight and intact. The interior face features outstanding preservation with highly vibrant contrast; the natural cream-toned willow elements are beautifully preserved and have escaped the uniform, dark sun-bleaching or fading typical of historic Southwest textiles.

The outer rim is bound cleanly in a dark devil's claw wrapping and remains structurally complete all the way around with no loose coils or unravelling. The bottom center hub shows virtually no friction erosion or stitch loss from shelf contact. There are no restorations, repairs, dry rot, or hidden damage. Only very minor, natural color variations inherent to antique organic plant materials are present, confirming its historic authenticity. Please review all high-resolution photos to verify the pristine condition.

SHIPPING, INSURANCE, & HANDLING:

Due to the large 17.5" scale and significant historic value of this basket, it will be packed with absolute museum-grade care. It will be cushioned in an oversized box with multi-layer padding to prevent any edge compression.

• Ships via premium carrier, fully insured for the final sale value.

• Direct signature confirmation is strictly required upon delivery.

Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they serve as the definitive guide to its pristine condition. Feel free to message with any questions. Thank you for viewing this historic Southwest treasure.

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