N/A Vintage Margaret Arquette Mohawk Native American Lidded Basket

beautiful lidded basket by Margaret Arquette of the Akwesasne Mohawk community — bearing the original maker's slip with name and number No. 10-06, providing full authenticated provenance. The Arquette family is one of Akwesasne's most celebrated basketmaking dynasties, with Henry Jake Arquette receiving the National Heritage Fellowship in 2014 — the nation's highest honor in the folk arts. Akwesasne basketmaking uses black ash splint and sweetgrass in traditions passed down through generations. Maker: Margaret Arquette, Akwesasne Mohawk Number: No. 10-06 Provenance: Original maker's slip included Materials: Sweetgrass / black ash splint Form: Round lidded basket Dimensions: About 6 in diameter Condition: Excellent