Extremely Fine Antique Penobscot Sweetgrass and Ash Splint Basket pottery platter I'd probably be inclined to

I'd probably be inclined to keep this one very near at hand

mustache and beard is black as well

This piece would make a great fruit or serving bowl

4 1/2" long x 1 5/8" in diameter

Extremely Fine Antique Penobscot Sweetgrass and Ash Splint Basket pottery platter I'd probably be inclined toWhile I do love the fancy curlicues and colorful dyed splints of MicMac baskets, at the end of the day it's a very fine braided and woven antique Penobscot Northeast Coast Native American basket like this one Shaker like in its material integrity that really takes my breath away. And this one is as finely done as any I've seen, I'd guess dating to the late 19th century. For its age, it is in very good condition, with all of its braids firmly in place,