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Ganessa Frey Red-Black Indian Corn Basket
BasketsGanessa Frey Red-Black Indian Corn Basket Penobscot weaver Ganessa Frey creates corn baskets in a variety of designs. This rendition of Indian corn uses a stunning combination of red and black-dyed ash. A touch of sweetgrass around the rim provides a lighter contrast to the deep colors. The tightly woven basket has a great presence; it needs to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. 15 in. long; corn body is 2 in. diameter.$800.00 - New
Kenny Keezer Natural Curl and Sweetgrass Basket
BasketsKenny Keezer Natural Curl Basket Kenny Keezer is the youngest son of famed basket maker Clara Keezer. He is a member of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Maine, one of the four tribes of the Wabanaki Alliance. This basket is woven from naturally colored brown ash and sweetgrass. Size: 4 in. diameter; 3 1/2 in. high, including finial. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass.$180.00 - New
Erik Sappier Chip-carved Talking Stick
Other, Wood CarvingsErik Sappier Chip-carved Talking Stick This talking stick is finely carved; it depicts a man wearing a traditional Wabanaki headdress, with feathers pointing straight up. The chip-carving is of the finest order, beautifully and meticulously detailed. The strong contrast in the paint colors makes this stick stand out. The figure also features a necklace and stars on its neck and chest. The artist left the bark on the wood around the face and on the reverse side, for additional interesting texture. 9 1/4 inches tall x approximately 3/4 inch diameter.$60.00 Kenny Keezer Small Natural Curl Basket
BasketsKenny Keezer Small Natural Curl Basket Kenny Keezer is the youngest son of famed basket maker Clara Keezer. He is a member of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Maine, one of the four tribes of the Wabanaki Alliance. This small basket with curls and braided sweetgrass is woven from naturally colored brown ash. Size: 2 5/8 in. diameter; 3 in. high, including finial. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass.$80.00Alannah Barnes Ash Basket
BasketsAlannah Barnes Ash Basket Alannah Barnes is a granddaughter of Molly Neptune Parker, a well respected, long-time Passamaquoddy basket maker. Molly was named a National Heritage Fellow in October, 2012 by the National Endowment for the Arts. Young Alannah is in her teen years, and is the first great-grandchild of Molly's to take up weaving. 4 1/2in. diameter x 9 1/2 in. high, including finial.$135.00Jane Zumbrunnen Miniature Shopping Basket
BasketsJane Zumbrunnen Miniature Shopping Basket Micmac basket maker Jane Zumbrunnen wove a miniature shopping basket from brown ash and sweetgrass. While unsigned, this basket came from a well documented prominent basket collection in the Bangor, Maine area. 3 1/2 in. long x 3 1/2 in. high (including handles) x 1 1/2 in. deep Note: the basket collector attached nylon thread loops to her baskets for display purposes. This can be removed by the purchaser.$95.00Clara Keezer Brown Ash and Braided Sweetgrass Basket
BasketsClara Keezer Brown Ash and Sweetgrass Basket The Wabanaki tribes of Maine, many of whom lived inland during winter and on the coast in the summer, began making fancy baskets in the late 1800's. Fancy baskets are more delicate than the utilitarian baskets made for carrying or storing goods. The tribal members sold utilitarian baskets, fancy baskets, canoes, and other wares to vacationers in the coastal resorts. Clara Keezer, a Passamaquoddy Indian born in 1930, was one of the women who kept the art of fancy basket making alive into the present. With the demise of coastal travel by the Indians, and the loss of the market, demand for fancy baskets dropped. Women like Clara Keezer held onto their basket making traditions, made innovations in designs, and share(d) their skills with younger generations. This basket was woven by Clara Keezer in 1997 from natural colored ash and braided sweetgrass. 6 in. diameter x 6 1/2 in. high, including ribbon finial.$550.00Molly Neptune Parker Strawberry Basket
BasketsMolly Neptune Parker Strawberry Basket Molly Neptune Parker is a well respected, long-time Passamaquoddy basket maker. She was named a National Heritage Fellow in October, 2012 by the National Endowment for the Arts. Parker has been known for her strawberry baskets for many years. Along with flower baskets, it is one of her signature pieces. 4 1/2in. diameter x 9 1/2 in. high, including sweetgrass; basket is 6" tall without the sweetgrass. Please call 207 967-2122 for price and availability.Molly Neptune Parker Sewing Basket
BasketsMolly Neptune Parker Sewing Basket Molly Neptune Parker is a well respected, long-time Passamaquoddy basket maker. She was named a National Heritage Fellow in October, 2012 by the National Endowment for the Arts. This basket will hold treasured sewing implements in grand style. Sweetgrass and colors adorn the vertical sides; flowers of several colors are added to the cover. A pincushion and a tray are attached inside. Flowers on the cover are Ms. Parker's signature style, handed down from her mother and used by her grandchild, Geo Neptune. 10 in. diameter x 9 1/2 in. high, including flowers This is a special order item. The price of the last one we sold in 2017 was $1,595; we will get a current quote from the artist should you be interested in ordering one. Please call 207 967-2122 to inquire.Clara Keezer Handkerchief Basket
BasketsClara Keezer Handkerchief Basket The Wabanaki tribes of Maine, many of whom lived inland during winter and on the coast in the summer, began making fancy baskets in the late 1800's. Fancy baskets are more delicate than the utilitarian baskets made for carrying goods. The tribal members sold their wares to vacationers in the coastal resorts. This design dates to the Victorian era, when ladies brought their handkerchiefs in their trunks to their summer residences or hotels. Clara Keezer, a Passamaquoddy Indian born in 1930, is one of the women who kept the art of fancy basket making alive into the present. With the demise of coastal travel by the Indians, and the loss of the market, demand for fancy baskets dropped. Women like Clara Keezer held onto their basket making traditions, made innovations in designs, and share(d) their skills with younger generations. This basket was woven by Clara Keezer in 2003 from natural colored ash and braided sweetgrass, 7" x 7" x 2"$650.00Theresa Neptune Gardner: Braided Sweetgrass and Ash Basket
BasketsTheresa Neptune Gardner: Braided Sweetgrass and Ash Basket Theresa Neptune Gardner, late sister of Clara Keezer, was a master basket maker whose work is highly cherished. She was one of the keepers of the art during a time when it was almost lost. This basket, with only the natural colors of ash splints and braided sweetgrass, is a wonderful example of a beauty in form. The elegance of the vase form and the simple look belie a work that is time-consuming to create. Basket is signed and dated 12/10/03. A signed card is included as well. 4 1/4" diameter x 5 3/4" high$650.00Molly Neptune Parker: Round Basket
BasketsMolly Neptune Parker is a well respected, long-time Passamaquoddy basket maker. She was named a National Heritage Fellow in October, 2012 by the National Endowment for the Arts. This colorful round basket, from an extensive Wabanaki basket collection, is woven from brown ash, flat sweetgrass, and woven sweetgrass. It has an ash ribbon, which has been distorted from its center; this is most evident in the primary image. Basket is 6 1/2" diameter, 4" high$400.00Tim Shay: Granite line totem
Sculpture, PremiumRead about the artist Tim Shay, Penobscot carver from Maine, has a series of totemic sculptures with geometric designs. This granite sculpture lies horizontally on a carved surface (last image in the series). The streamlined arrow-like shape rises dramatically from its point; the straight and circular incisions add a dynamic element. 20" Long x 8 3/4" High x 5 1/4" Deep Note the rough granite panel is the back of the sculpture; the bottom is one of the finished sides.$3,200.00Tall basket with braided sweetgrass
BasketsA very stately basket by the late Sylvia Gabriel. Sylvia, her mother Mary, and her sister Deborah Brooks are wonderful examples of multi-generational basket making in the Wabanaki communities. The braided sweetgrass on the top part of the basket and on the cover are time consuming to braid and weave, yet they add a beautiful decorative touch. Basket is 8 1/4" high, to the top of the culrs on the cover; 7" diameter at its widest, tapering to 4 1/2" at the bottom.$1,400.00Checkerboard basket
BasketsDaughter of Mary Mitchell Gabriel and sister of Deborah Gabriel Brooks, Sylvia Gabriel was an important link in the long tradition of Maine Passamaquoddy basketmakers. This checkerboard basket is woven from brown ash and braided sweetgrass. Basket is 4 1/2" high, not including finial; 5" diameter.$650.00Molly Neptune Parker Corn Basket
BasketsMolly Neptune Parker is a well respected, long-time Passamaquoddy basket maker. She was named a National Heritage Fellow in October, 2012 by the National Endowment for the Arts. This basket, from an extensive Wabanaki basket collection, is a bright yellow corn of ear. It is in excellent condition. Basket is 15 1/2" long, including leaves; ear is 6 1/2"; 2 1/4" diameter$650.00Handled ash basket with sweetgrass
BasketsA nice handled basket woven from brown ash, with a band of sweetgrass across the top. The darker heart ash contrasts very nicely with the lighter ash splints. The curls and the beautifully contrasting pink band and sweetgrass add much interest to the basket. 6 1/2" l x 5 1/2" w x 2 3/4" h; 5" h, including handle$70.00Mini basket
BasketsA charming small round basket with one band of dark blue and a band of sweetgrass around the rim. 2" diameter; 3/4" high$60.00Birch bark doll w/bear design
BasketsAron Griffith is one of only a few Maliseet artists creating birch bark objects of beauty. This doll is adorned with bear images created by removing some outer bark to reveal lighter bark below. Doll is 7" high, excluding sweetgrass bundle; 8" wide; 1 1/2" d$200.00Brown ash and sweetgrass basket
BasketsStuart Tomah, Passamaquoddy basket maker, has created a beautiful basket from brown ash with sweetgrass adornment. Note the narrow gauge of the splints. 7 3/4" w x 7" h, including cover and finial.$550.00Cedar walking stick
Wood CarvingsStan Neptune is one of the finest living Wabanaki carvers. This clear-coated walking stick depicts a Penobscot wearing his tribe's traditional headdress, with vertical feathers. 40 3/4" long x 1 5/8" diameter$395.00- Sold out
Geo Neptune Miniature Yellow Acorn Basket
BasketsGeo Neptune Miniature Yellow Acorn Basket Geo Neptune is an award winning artist and educator. They use their deep knowledge of Passamaquoddy culture and their life-long love of basket making to help keep traditions not only alive, but vibrant and moving forward. This acorn basket is smaller than most acorn baskets made by Wabanaki weavers. In fact, it is much closer in size to an actual acorn than the typical acorn basket. 2 inches diameter x 3 1/2 inches high, including the sweetgrass loop.$500.00 - Sold out
Kenny Keezer Natural Curl Basket
BasketsKenny Keezer Natural Curl Basket Kenny Keezer is the youngest son of famed basket maker Clara Keezer. He is a member of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Maine, one of the four tribes of the Wabanaki Alliance. This basket is woven from naturally colored brown ash and sweetgrass. Size: 4 in. diameter; 3 1/2 in. high, including finial. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass.$180.00 - Sold out
Jeremy Frey Yellow Point Basket
Baskets, PremiumJeremy Frey Yellow Point Basket Jeremy Frey is one of the top basket makers in the country, having won Best of Show awards at the Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market as well as Santa Fe Indian Market. He is a member of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Maine, one of the four tribes of the Wabanaki Alliance. Read about the artist here. An expertly woven point baskets in colors not usually associated with Jeremy Frey: yellow and black. Striking! Size: 6 1/4 in. diameter; 6 1/2" high, including finial. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass, dyes.$1,600.00 - Sold out
Jeremy Frey Turquoise Urchin Basket Medium
Baskets, PremiumJeremy Frey Urchin Basket Medium Jeremy Frey is one of the top basket makers in the country, having won Best of Show awards at the Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market as well as Santa Fe Indian Market. He is a member of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Maine, one of the four tribes of the Wabanaki Alliance. Read about the artist here. The turquoise and black dyes contrast beautifully with the natural colored ash and sweetgrass. Note how the points grow smaller as the basket crests and approaches the cover. Size: 5 1/2" diameter; 3 1/2" high, including finial. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass, dyes.$1,200.00 - Sold out
Ganessa Frey Indian Corn Basket
BasketsGanessa Frey Indian Corn Basket Penobscot weaver Ganessa Frey creates corn baskets in a variety of designs. This rendition of Indian corn uses a stunning combination of colors, including black (technically not a color), blue, and purple. A touch of sweetgrass around the rim provides a lighter contrast to the dark colors. While corn baskets are usually woven with curls, Ganessa's use of points instead of curls is a wonderful innovation.The tightly woven basket has a great presence; it needs to be seen in person to be appreciated. 14 in. long; corn body is 2 in. diameter. Note there is one tiny knothole visible on a black leaf; this is a natural occurrence in the wood used for weaving the basket.$800.00 - Sold out
Fred Tomah Eagle Basket
BasketsFred Tomah Eagle Basket This series of quatrefoil baskets, formerly referred to as the Katahdin series, has been renamed the Wabanaki series. The strong contrast of black with natural colored ash makes this series of baskets very appealingThe baskets have four corners, representing the four tribes of the Wabanaki - People of the Dawn: Maliseet, Mik'mac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot. This basket has a stylized representation of an eagle flying on two sides. Tomah has been making baskets in the traditional way for most of his life. His work has been recognized for its unique character among Maine basket makers. Diameter ranges from 9 1/2 in. to 9 3/4 in.; 9 1/2 in. high, including handle$200.00 - Sold out
Molly Neptune Parker Braided Sweetgrass Flower Basket
BasketsMolly Neptune Parker Braided Sweetgrass Flower Basket Molly Neptune Parker is a well respected, long-time Passamaquoddy basket maker. She was named a National Heritage Fellow in October, 2012 by the National Endowment for the Arts. This basket has several design elements combined into one great package: points, braided sweetgrass, and Molly Neptune Parker's signature flowers. 6 1/2 in. diameter x 61/2 in. high, including flowers$685.00 - Sold out
Ganessa Frey Black and Natural Corn Basket
BasketsGanessa Frey Black and Natural Corn Basket Penobscot weaver Ganessa Frey creates corn baskets in a variety of designs. This one is black and white with porcupine points. A unique feature that creates a stunning look is alternating black and natural ash leaves. The tightly woven basket has a great presence. 16 in. long; corn body is 2 in. diameter; leaves are 3 in. across.$800.00 - Sold out
Ganessa Frey Miniature Pumpkin Basket
BasketsGanessa Frey Miniature pumpkin basket A delightful miniature pumpkin basket by Penobscot weaver Ganessa Frey. This basket is tightly woven from brown ash with sweetgrass around the rim. It is a miniature basket with great presence. Basket is 2" diameter at its widest; 2" high; 3" high including stem.$500.00 - Sold out
Ganessa Frey Large Pineapple Basket
BasketsGanessa Frey Large Pineapple Basket In a departure from her miniature baskets, Penobscot weaver Ganessa Frey has created a large pineapple. The basket is beautifully colored and appointed with a fine set of leaves. The basket looks as much like a real pineapple as a woven basket can. This is a tightly woven basket with great presence. 9 1/2 in. high x 4 in. diameter$650.00 - Sold out
Allen Hold Passamaquoddy Basket
BasketsAllen Hold Passamaquoddy Basket Allen Hold is a young Passamaquoddy in an apprentice program with his cousin, George Neptune. George, of course, is an award-winning basket maker who has been making baskets almost his entire life. This is the first basket Allen has completed since starting the apprenticeship. Blue and grey tones contrast beautifully with grey and natural ash. 5 in. diameter x 5 in. high to top of ribbon finial$210.00 - Sold out
Geo Neptune Dazzling Corn Basket
BasketsGeo Neptune Dazzling Corn Basket Geo Neptune is an award winning artist and educator. They use their deep knowledge of Passamaquoddy culture and their life-long love of basket making to help keep traditions not only alive, but vibrant and moving forward. On one of the first corn baskets they made on a new mold, Neptune juxtaposed hot pink, lilac and lemon green with more subdued grey and deep green. It's a dazzling basket!$750.00 - Sold out
Fred Tomah Large Eagle Basket
BasketsFred Tomah Large Eagle Basket Fred Tomah is one of a handful of members of the Maliseet tribe currently weaving baskets. He began making utilitarian baskets with family members almost fifty years ago. Breaking away from traditional packs and other utilitarian baskets, he has developed a style of his own, incorporating traditional methods and designs, but adding his own aesthetic touches. Tomah is known for weaving black and natural baskets with quatrefoil bottoms and stylized geometric designs. This large version of his eagle basket has the added touch of color; the turquoise eagle creates a stunning contrast with the black and natural ash colors. Approximately 13 in. high x 13 in. wide.$1,200.00 - Sold out
Fred Tomah Medicine Basket
BasketsFred Tomah Medicine Basket Fred Tomah is one of a handful of Maliseet currently weaving baskets. He began making utilitarian baskets with family members almost fifty years ago. Breaking away from traditional packs and other utilitarian baskets, he has developed a style of his own, incorporating traditional methods and designs, but adding his own aesthetic touches. Thoma is known for weaving black and natural baskets with quatrefoil bottoms and stylized geometric designs. This Wabanaki medicine basket is a colored version with quatrefoil designs on the cover as well as bottom. It is a stunning design! 10 in. diameter x 7 in. high$300.00 - Sold out
George Neptune Partially Ripe Black Raspberry Basket
BasketsGeorge Neptune Partially Ripe Black Raspberry Basket George Neptune is an award winning artist and educator. He uses his deep knowledge of Passamaquoddy culture and his life-long love of basket making to help keep traditions not only alive, but vibrant and moving forward. Partially ripe berry baskets are one of the most popular of Neptune's baskets, which range into extremely elaborate floral and bird designs. 2 1/4 in. diameter x 4 1/4 in. high including stem; basket is 2 1/2 in. high without stem.$490.00 - Sold out
Jeremy Frey Urchin Basket Medium
Baskets, PremiumJeremy Frey Urchin Basket Medium Jeremy Frey is one of the top basket makers in the country, having won Best of Show awards at the Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market as well as Santa Fe Indian Market. He is a member of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Maine, one of the four tribes of the Wabanaki Alliance. Read about the artist here. The green and black dyes contrast beautifully with the natural colored ash and sweetgrass. Note how the points grow smaller as the basket crests and approaches the cover. Size: 5 1/2" diameter; 4" high, including finial. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass, dyes.$1,200.00 - Sold out
Jeremy Frey Flat Fine-weave Basket – large
BasketsJeremy Frey flat fine-weave basket - large Jeremy Frey is one of the top basket makers in the country, having won Best of Show awards at the Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market as well as Santa Fe Indian Market. He is a member of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Maine, one of the four tribes of the Wabanaki Alliance. Read about the artist here. This handsome flat basket has alternating stripes of black and natural colored ash. Sweetgrass borders the edge of the basket as well as the cover. This version has a ring of sweetgrass surrounding the finial as well. Size: 4 3/4" diameter; 2 1/2" high, including finial. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass, dyes.$550.00 - Sold out
Jeremy Frey Flat Fine-weave Basket
BasketsJeremy Frey flat fine-weave basket. Jeremy Frey is one of the top basket makers in the country, having won Best of Show awards at the Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market as well as Santa Fe Indian Market. He is a member of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Maine, one of the four tribes of the Wabanaki Alliance. Read about the artist here. This handsome flat basket has alternating stripes of black and natural colored ash. Sweetgrass borders the edge of the basket as well as the cover. Size: 4" diameter; 2 1/4" high, including finial. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass, dyes.$500.00 - Sold out
Ganessa Frey Point Basket
BasketsGanessa Frey point basket A beautiful point basket by Ganessa Frey. Frey comes from a basket weaving family, including her mother Kim Bryant, as well as her aunts Pam and Susan. In addition, she works side by side with her husband, Jeremy; the two of them consistently trade design and weaving ideas. This basket is beautifully woven, with light blue, dark blue and black splints, as well as natural colored brown ash. Basket is 5" diameter at its widest; 5" high.$600.00 - Sold out
Jeremy Frey Acorn Basket
BasketsJeremy Frey acorn basket. Jeremy Frey is one of the top basket makers in the country, having won Best of Show awards at the Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market as well as Santa Fe Indian Market. He is a member of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Maine, one of the four tribes of the Wabanaki Alliance. Read about the artist here. This is a fine weave basket in the shape of an acorn. Frey uses natural braided cedar to add color and texture to the natural colored ash basket. The ring enables the basket to stand upright or at a slight angle. This basket looks and feels beautiful! The use of cedar not only adds color and texture; it also is an alternative weaving material for basket makers who are intent on preserving brown ash in light of the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer beetle. This insect had devastated ash trees across the northern sections of the U.S., and threatens to wipe out entire populations of these trees. Size: 5 1/2" high, including stem; 4 3/4" diameter Materials: brown ash, cedar.$1,000.00 - Sold out
Tim Shay Seated Woman
SculptureTim Shay seated woman Read about the artist Tim Shay, Penobscot artist from Indian Island, Maine, is an accomplished sculpture. This sculpture of an Indian woman holding an olla (pot) is serene and complete. The figure is adorned with jaclas (earrings) and a multi-strand necklace. A shawl, almost indistinguishable from her hair, surrounds the figure like a cocoon. 6" High x 3 1/2" Wide x 4 1/2" Deep$300.00 - Sold out
Tim Shay Bear
SculptureTim Shay bear Read about the artist Tim Shay, Penobscot artist from Indian Island, Maine, is an accomplished sculpture. This stylized bear is carved from translucent alabaster, which diffuses light beautifully. 6" Long x 3 5/8" High x 1 5/8" Wide$200.00 - Sold out
Ganessa Frey Graduated Color Basket
BasketsGanessa Frey graduated color basket This basket by Ganessa Frey, with graduated teal colors contrasting with black and natural colored ash, is an aesthetic treat! This basket is tightly woven from brown ash with sweetgrass around the rim. Basket is 4 1/2" diameter at its widest; 5 1/4" high including finial.$600.00 - Sold out
Ganessa Frey Pineapple Basket
BasketsGanessa Frey Pineapple Basket A striking pineapple basket by Ganessa Frey, wife of award-winning basketmaker Jeremy Frey. The basket is beautifully colored and appointed with a fine set of leaves. Within the cover is a tiny green corn-like basket, serving as a base for the leaves. This is a tightly woven basket with great presence. basket is 2 1/4" diameter; 3" high; 5 3/4" high with leaves$700.00 - Sold out
Molly/Janet Neptune Flower Basket
BasketsMolly and Janet Neptune Flower Basket Molly Neptune Parker is a well respected, long-time Passamaquoddy basket maker. She was named a National Heritage Fellow in October, 2012 by the National Endowment for the Arts. This basket, which is signed by Molly and her daughter Janet, comes from an extensive Wabanaki basket collection. It has the artists' signatures on the bottom and is dated 2003. A variety of colored flowers brighten up this round basket, which is woven from brown ash and braided sweetgrass. 6" diameter x 7" high$550.00 - Sold out
Theresa Neptune Gardner: Braided Sweetgrass and Ash Basket
BasketsTheresa Neptune Gardner: Braided Sweetgrass and Ash Basket Theresa Neptune Gardner, late sister of Clara Keezer, was a master basket maker whose work is highly cherished. She was one of the keepers of the art during a time when it was almost lost. This is a stunning basket loaded with braided sweetgrass, vibrant colors, and a beautiful bell shaped cover. Basket is signed and dated 6/20/03; a signed card is included. Basket comes from a prominent Maine collection. 6" diameter at widest x 5 1/2" high$750.00 - Sold out
Theresa Neptune Gardner: Braided Sweetgrass and Ash Basket
BasketsTheresa Neptune Gardner: Braided Sweetgrass and Ash Basket Theresa Neptune Gardner, late sister of Clara Keezer, was a master basket maker whose work is highly cherished. She was one of the keepers of the art during a time when it was almost lost. Colorful hues contrast beautifully with natural ash and braided sweetgrass. Basket is not signed, but a signed card is included. Basket comes from a prominent Maine collection. 6" diameter x 5 1/4" high$600.00 - Sold out
Mary Gabriel: Round Basket
BasketsBorn in 1908 on the Passamaquoddy reservation in Princeton, Maine, Mary Mitchell Gabriel was one of the matriarchs of Maine Indian basket making. She was named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1994. Not only was she actively making baskets throughout her life, but she also passed on skills and knowledge to her daughters Sylvia Gabriel and Deborah Gabriel Brooks. Deborah continues to make baskets in the present. This round basket has mellowed with age to a nice golden patina and faded red and black. It was woven from brown ash, flat sweetgrass around the rim, and braided sweetgrass. It will make a nice addition to a collection with larger baskets by this master weaver, or it can be the first Mary Gabriel basket. 6 1/2" diameter, 3 1/2" high$450.00 - Sold out
Jeremy Frey web basket
Baskets, PremiumJeremy Frey web basket with points. This innovative design is everything you would expect from Frey. The inner woven ash basket is surrounded by a web of thicker pointed ash. Beautifully woven black and white shapes on finial. Size: 9" diameter; 13" high, including finial. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass, dyes. - Sold out
Jeremy Frey urchin basket with points
Baskets, PremiumJeremy Frey urchin basket with points. The orange areas contrast beautifully with the black as well as the naturally colored areas. Size: 8" diameter; 4 1/2" high, including finial. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass, dyes. - Sold out
Ganessa Frey: Pumpkin Basket
BasketsA delightful miniature pumpkin basket by Ganessa Frey, wife of award-winning basket maker Jeremy Frey. This basket is tightly woven from brown ash with sweetgrass around the rim. It is a miniature basket with great presence. Basket is 2" diameter at its widest; 2" high; 3" high including stem. - Sold out
Small Trinket Basket
BasketsThis basket by Theresa Secord, founding director of the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance, is woven from cedar, brown ash, and sweetgrass. It is based on baskets made generations ago by Secord's family and other Wabanaki weavers. Cedar is viewed as a potential replacement for ash, which is threatened by the emerald ash borer beetle. Maine basketmakers are looking to a future where their sacred wood may be lost for a generation or two. Basket is 2 1/4" high; 3 1/2" high including the finial. It is 2 1/2" at its widest point.$450.00 - Sold out
Large Trinket Basket
BasketsThis basket by Theresa Secord, founding director of the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance, is woven from cedar, brown ash, and sweetgrass. It is based on baskets made generations ago by Secord's family and other Wabanaki weavers. Cedar is viewed as a potential replacement for ash, which is threatened by the emerald ash borer beetle. Maine basketmakers are looking to a future where their sacred wood may be lost for a generation or two. Basket is 4 1/4" high' 5 3/4 high including the finial. It is 4 1/4" at its widest point.$950.00 - Sold out
Pineapple Basket
BasketsA striking pineapple basket by Ganessa Frey, wife of award-winning basketmaker Jeremy Frey. The basket is beautifully colored and appointed with a fine set of leaves. Within the cover is a tiny green corn-like basket, serving as a base for the leaves. This is a tightly woven basket with great presence. basket is 1 3/4" diameter; 2 5/8" high; 6" high with cover - Sold out
Ganessa Frey Point basket
BasketsGanessa Frey Point Basket A striking point basket in black and natural ash with sweetgrass by Ganessa Frey, wife of award-winning basketmaker Jeremy Frey. This is a tightly woven basket with great presence. 5" diameter; 5" high$500.00 - Sold out
Brown ash and sweetgrass basket
BasketsFrances (Gal) Frey, mother of Jeremy Frey, is a master Passamaquoddy basket maker in her own right. This round ash basket is adorned with a rich, warm russet color as well as braided sweetgrass. 5 3/4" diameter x 4" high, including finial.$400.00 - Sold out
Ash and sweetgrass basket with black stripes
BasketsThis is a stunning basket, woven by Clare Gabriel, daughter of Mary Mitchell Gabriel and sister of Sylvia Gabriel, in 2003. The cover is loaded with braided sweetgrass, with highlights of natural and black ash. The design is similar to acorn baskets, but is much taller than any acorns we have seen. In addition, it has a flat bottom, so it stands easily, unlike most acorn baskets. 6" diameter at top tapers to 3" at bottom; 7 1/2" high$750.00