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authentic Apache craft Apache burden basket 3x3x7
authentic Apache craft Apache burden basket 3x3x7
authentic Apache craft Apache burden basket 3x3x7
authentic Apache craft Apache burden basket 3x3x7
authentic Apache craft Apache burden basket 3x3x7
authentic Apache craft Apache burden basket 3x3x7
authentic Apache craft Apache burden basket 3x3x7
authentic Apache craft Apache burden basket 3x3x7
authentic Apache craft Apache burden basket 3x3x7
authentic Apache craft Apache burden basket 3x3x7

authentic Apache craft Apache burden basket 3x3x7" 019/31-28/40 148/44-56/52

$ 15.83

Availability: 19 in stock
  • Provenance: White Mountain Reservation AZ
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Origin: White Mountain Reservation AZ
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • river willow, cottonwood, tin, buckskin: each basket slightly diffrent design and size
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Artisan: Unknown
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Tribal Affiliation: White Mountain Apache Tribe
  • Condition: New
  • Handmade: Yes

    Description

    Apache Fair Trade Cooperative, Inc
    Artisan
    :
    Unknown: Crafter is a White Mountain Apache Tribal member and resides on the Reservation.
    White Mountain Apache Reservation consists of 1.67 million acres in east central Arizona. It ranges in elevation from 2,600 ft. in Salt River Canyon to 11,400 ft. at the top of Baldy, one of the sacred peak. The White Mountain Apache hold dearly to their traditions. They consider themselves tied to the environment and seek to live in balance with it. This is reflection in their arts and crafts.
    Materia
    l:
    river willow, cottonwood, buckskin, tin, devils claw, metal ring or sumac.
    Size
    :  The total length of basket is about 7”. The diameter is 3” and the basket length is 3” approximately.
    Culture
    : The Apache burden Basket is like shopping basket of present. Apache women carried all the goods in there when one searched fields and mountains for berries, firewood and others. Hang small one by the door and put your burden in the basket. It is still used for traditional ceremonies.
    Authenticity
    :  This craft is bought by the Apache Fair Trade Cooperatives, Inc (AFTCO) which is a nonprofit organization founded to help San Carlos and White Mountain Tribes' economy. The authenticity of this craft is certified by AFTCO.