Theresa Neptune Gardner Passamaquoddy Footed Basket Wabanaki Paul Sanertanut The chip-carving is of the

The chip-carving is of the finest order

Small colored pearl beads act as spacers between the larger

14 Inches wide x 7 1/2 inches deep x 8 3/8 inches high

It will make an impressive addition to any basket collection

Theresa Neptune Gardner Passamaquoddy Footed Basket Wabanaki Paul Sanertanut The chip-carving is of theThe Wabanaki tribes of Maine, many of whom lived inland during winter and on the coast in the summer, began making fancy baskets in the late 1800's. Fancy baskets are more delicate than the utilitarian baskets made for carrying goods. The tribal members sold their wares to vacationers in the coastal resorts. This design dates to the Victorian era, when ladies brought their handkerchiefs in their trunks to their summer residences or hotels. Theresa