Extremely Fine Antique Penobscot Sweetgrass and Ash Splint Basket hanging bat and a bit of staining

and a bit of staining on his nude jumper and long hat

6 3/8" x 4 3/8" x 1 5/8"

They definitely have some years on them

allowing a couple of pieces of grass to spring loose (see photos)

exuberant stubble

Extremely Fine Antique Penobscot Sweetgrass and Ash Splint Basket hanging bat and a bit of stainingWhile 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,