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PENOBSCOT BIRCH BARK – COVERED CONTAINER
Native American – Penobscot
Northeast
Circa Mid 19th to Late 19th Century

This is a wonderful large Birch Bark Native American Storage Container with Lid. The containers round form has a whip stitched edge. The Naturalistic design elements etched/incised are surmounted by an overhanging lid. The elements are C scrolls and half sun bursts which are complemented by the container’s etched/incised graphic sides. Birchbark vessels were important and dominant containers found in Northeastern cultures. Finding a large antique birch bark storage container intact is very unusual. To survive from this period of time is rare and places this Native American Container in a Museum Quality Level.

Good condition and color/patina.
Restorations consistent with age and use – purchased in as found condition with old repairs.
Dimensions: 14″ x 15″ Out of round – Lid Dia. – Height: 10 ½”

Inventory: AC-B 561

$ 885.00

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