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maine indian baskets

#1 Pinecone Basket

Since being introduced, collectors have been clamoring to gather their share of pine cones! These sweet miniature baskets feature porcupine curls and sweetgrass accents and come in either natural or darkbrown. Made by Penobscot basketmaker Pam Cunningham, they are available in a medium size.

small: 3-1/4" x 2"
medium: 5" x 3"
price range: $90 - $127.50





maine indian baskets

#3 Strawberry Basket

Strawberry baskets by Penobscot basketmaker Pam Cunningham are a juicy reminder of summer and come in three sizes! These baskets sell out quickly, so call or Email to check availability. Also available in miniature form by special order.

large: 7" x 5"
medium: 6" x 3-1/5"
small: 3-3/4" x 2"
price range: $90 - $165







#6 Garden Rattle

Miniature carrot and corn baskets by Penobscot basketmaker Pam Cunningham average 7" long with the top and 3/4" in diameter. These baskets are actually rattles, filled with dried corn and used in planting ceremonies to ensure a healthy and prosperous crop. Carrot baskets come in orange and green while the miniature corn baskets range in colors. Please call or Email for more information on availability.

price range: $18 - $20

maine indian baskets


maine indian baskets

#7 Blueberry Basket

Ripe for the picking are blueberry baskets by Pam Cunningham, Penobscot basketweaver. These plump offerings are a wonderful reminder of the warm summer days in Maine! This basket is another fast seller, so call or Email to check on availablity. They come in small or medium.

small: 2-1/2" x 1"
medium:
4-1/2" x 2-1/2"





maine indian baskets

#9 Bottle Basket

A tour de force by Pam Cunningham! These two bottle baskets are a joy. Using the traditional method of building the basket around a jar, Pam has cleverly designed these variations on two antique bottles using dyed ash and braided sweetgrass.
These two won’t last long.

size: 8 1/2” x 3” and 6” x 2”
price range: $65 to $95



 

#10 Corn Basket

Master basketmaker Rocky Keezer has fashioned this natural ash corn basket with sweetgrass lid as a variation on the traditional corn baskets. The curls are perfectly executed as they descend into the tiny splints at the base of the corn.

size 5 1/2” by 2 3/4”
price: $150

Does not stand upright on its own.

maine indian baskets



$20 each

maine indian baskets



 

 

Maine Indian Baskets
Maine Indian Baskets




Maine Indian Baskets
Maine Indian Baskets

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