Striking early Southern Appalachian gathering basket with a large rectangular form and tall, heavily wrapped arched handle. The basket retains a wonderful yellow painted surface with traces of blue beneath, creating a distinctive polychrome appearance with age-related wear throughout.
Hand woven in split wood, likely white oak, with intricate rib construction, wrapped rim and beautifully worked handle attachments.
Age: c1890–1910 Origin: Southern Appalachian, likely Virginia/Tennessee/North Carolina Material: Likely split white oak Measurements: 18” × 13” × 16” H to top of handle
Very good antique condition with expected paint wear, surface variation and minor scattered losses to individual splints. The basket remains sturdy and structurally intact with a secure handle. Yellow paint shows areas of an earlier blue surface beneath.
A wonderful early country basket with bold color, generous size and exceptional visual presence.
