TWO ASSORTED FIRST NATIONS OR NATIVE AMERICAN BARK BASKETS. One of the baskets is signed by Oneida Nation Wolf Clan artist: RICHARD CHRISJOHN. Set of two crafted birch bark baskets, likely made by First Nations or Native American artisans. Historically, birch bark containers (known by different names depending on the tribe, such as makuk) were highly versatile and used for a wide range of purposes, including: gathering, storage and cooking.
ARTIST PROFILE: RICHARD CHRISJOHN (1921-1991). Oneida Nation Wolf Clan. He was masterful silversmith and woodcarver who created traditional Haudenosaunee objects. - Height: (tallest basket): 7 inches. Estimate $120-150
