Early 20th Century Porcupine Basket Hat Use as a bank or

Use as a bank or simply as decor for a shelf or desk

Dated to the 1950's

Fully lined with 15oz natural canvas

circa 1900

Stamped made in London

Early 20th Century Porcupine Basket Hat Use as a bank orA large, early 20th century Native American hand woven fruit basket in outstanding condition. It still has its original patina and aged, dry surface, tempered by oxidation and time. The sidewalls are punctuated with twisted, protruding highs (raised cleats or 'porcupine quills') of the woven sweet grass. Hand crafted nearly 100 years ago by members of the Micmac Native American tribe from the Penobscot Bay region of Maine. In great vintage condition,