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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
Pam Cunningham Point Basket with Wool
BasketsPam Cunningham Point Basket with Wool Pam Cunningham is a respected master weaver, a member of the Penobscot Nation. This point basket includes strips of purple wool among the ash. This new material for Wabanaki baskets is one indication of the search for materials to replace brown ash, which is in peril because of the emerald ash borer beetle. The purple wool adds a dash of color to a basket that includes both heart wood (darker wood in the vertical standards) and sap wood (lighter wood in the horizontal weavers). 7 inch diameter x 5 1/2 inches to top of finial.$750.00 - 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$400.00Gabriel Frey Purse
BasketsGabriel Frey Purse Passamaquoddy basket maker Gabriel Frey is son of Gal Frey and brother of Jeremy Frey. Gabriel's baskets are of the utilitarian type. He makes the ash baskets in the old way, with no nails or glue. This basket is made in the style of pack baskets, with a bulge that was designed to fit against the hull of a canoe. The leather cover peels back to expose the entire contents of the basket. Leather shoulder strap is easily removable with brass releases. A strip of leather runs up the front of the purse, showing through a lattice of ash. This purse is beautiful as well as rugged and is meant to be used; it need not sit on a shelf, though that can be done as well. Basket is 8 1/2 in. high x 6 1/2 in wide x 4 in. at its deepestEggplant basket
BasketsAmanda Ennis began making baskets in mid 2013. She is apprenticing with Sarah Sockbasin, whose influence is evident in Amanda's work. We look forward to seeing this young woman develop and grow as an artist. This basket has beautiful red and purple stripes as well as leaves to indicate its "eggplantness". It is designed to lie flat, but will stand straight if placed on a small round donut shaped base; we can supply this if you wish. 4" high, including leaves; 1" diameter$250.00Tall 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$200.00Gal Frey Chair basket set
BasketsGal Frey Chair Basket Set Frances (Gal) Frey, mother of basket makers Jeremy Frey and Gabriel Frey, is also an accomplished Passamaquoddy basket maker in her own right. This is an absolutely charming set woven from brown ash, which comes from a tree that is sacred to the Wabanaki, as well as aromatic coastal sweetgrass. It includes a working rocking chair, a love seat, and a high back wiker-style chair Gal (Frances) Frey has won awards for her work at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market as well as the Santa Fe Indian Market (SWAIA) Rocker: 3 3/4" h x 3 1/2" w x 2 1/2" d Love Seat: 3 1/2" h x 5 1/2" w x 1 7/8" d High Back Chair: 4" h x 3 3/4" w x 2 1/2" d$1,000.00Brown 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$395.00Sweetgrass and brown ash basket
BasketsTheresa 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 fine, natural colored basket is in excellent condition, and is signed and dated on the bottom. 5 3/4" diameter x 3 1/2" h; 4 1/2" high with cover$550.00- 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
Sarah Sockbeson Ash-Cedar Basket
BasketsSarah Sockbeson Ash-Cedar Basket Sarah Sockbeson, a young Penobscot basketmaker, has enjoyed great success with her richly colored, tightly woven baskets. In 2015, she won top awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the highest achievements in the Native American art world. Also in 2015, her work was included in the Portland Art Museum's Biennial Exhibition, alongside several other important Maine Indian basket makers. This basket is woven from brown ash as well as cedar, as well as sweetgrass around the rim and other places, and an antler finial. The natural colors of the wood are quite appealing. 4 3/4 in. diameter x 4 in. high, including finial$550.00 - 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
Sarah Sockbeson Corn Basket
BasketsSarah Sockbeson Corn Basket Sarah Sockbeson, a young Penobscot basketmaker, has enjoyed great success with her richly colored, tightly woven baskets. In 2015, she won top awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the highest achievements in the Native American art world. Also in 2015, her work was included in the Portland Art Museum's Biennial Exhibition, alongside several other important Maine Indian basket makers. This basket is woven from brown ash with natural as well as a variety of beautiful colors representing the hues of Indian corn, sweetgrass around the rim, real corn leaves in warm fall colors. Woven basket is 3 1/2 in. long; 9 1/4 in. long including leaves. Basket is 1 in. diameter; leaves are approximately 5 in. wide.$395.00 - 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
Sarah Sockbeson Teal Point-Curl Basket
BasketsSarah Sockbeson Teal Point-Curl Basket Sarah Sockbeson, a young Penobscot basketmaker, has enjoyed great success with her richly colored, tightly woven baskets. In 2015, she won top awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the highest achievements in the Native American art world. Also in 2015, her work was included in the Portland Art Museum's Biennial Exhibition, alongside several other important Maine Indian basket makers. This basket is woven from brown ash with natural as well as a beautifully executed teal color, sweetgrass around the rim and the finial, and an antler finial. 3 3/4 in. diameter x 4 in. high, including finial$675.00 - 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
Sarah Sockbeson Turquoise Point Basket
BasketsSarah Sockbeson Turquoise Point Basket Sarah Sockbeson, a young Penobscot basketmaker, has enjoyed great success with her richly colored, tightly woven baskets. In 2015, she won top awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the highest achievements in the Native American art world. Also in 2015, her work was included in the Portland Art Museum's Biennial Exhibition, alongside several other important Maine Indian basket makers. This basket is woven from brown ash with natural as well as turquoise and grey splints, sweetgrass around the rim and the finial, and an antler finial. 3 in. diameter x 3 1/2 in. high, including finial$625.00 - Sold out
Sarah Sockbeson Black-Brown Point Basket
BasketsSarah Sockbeson Black-Brown Point Basket Sarah Sockbeson, a young Penobscot basketmaker, has enjoyed great success with her richly colored, tightly woven baskets. In 2015, she won top awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the highest achievements in the Native American art world. Also in 2015, her work was included in the Portland Art Museum's Biennial Exhibition, alongside several other important Maine Indian basket makers. This basket is woven from brown ash with natural as well as black and brown splints, sweetgrass around the rim and the finial, and an antler finial. 2 3/4 in. diameter x 2 1/2 in. high, including finial$575.00 - Sold out
Sarah Sockbeson Miniature Basket
BasketsSarah Sockbeson Miniature Basket Sarah Sockbeson, a young Penobscot basketmaker, has enjoyed great success with her richly colored, tightly woven baskets. In 2015, she won top awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the highest achievements in the Native American art world. Also in 2015, her work was included in the Portland Art Museum's Biennial Exhibition, alongside several other important Maine Indian basket makers. This is a miniature basket woven from brown ash with natural as well as green splints, sweetgrass around the rim, and an antler finial. 21/4 in. diameter x 2 1/4 in. high, including finial$375.00 - Sold out
Gabriel Frey Tall Purse/Fancy Pack
Baskets, PremiumGabriel Frey Tall Purse Gabriel Frey, Passamaquoddy basket maker, has been specializing in utilitarian baskets, similar to those made by his family for many generations. With his latest series of purses and packs, he has created a new category of fancy utilitarian baskets. This rugged large purse/pack is adorned with natural dyes of various shades. The leather is cut away to reveal the woven cover below, in the shape of a Wabanaki double curve. The double curve design is commonly thought to indicate balance. This stunning designer purse is fully lined with supple brown leather, including a large inner pocket to separate contents into two sections. It is a fashionable way to carry your possessions, whether in the city or in the country. 15 1/2 in. tall, including leather handle; 8 1/2 in. at its widest point; 4 1/2 in. at its deepest point. - 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
Gal Frey Point Basket
BasketsGal Frey Point Basket Frances (Gal) Frey, mother of basket makers Jeremy Frey and Gabriel Frey, is also an accomplished Passamaquoddy basket maker in her own right. This point basket is adorned with soft blues and grays. There are some teal standards visible on the side of the cover; notice, also, that the points on the outer edge of the cover are lighter in color than those in the center. Braided sweetgrass is woven across the points as well. These subtle touches add significantly to the aesthetics of this basket. Gal (Frances) Frey has won awards for her work at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market as well as the Santa Fe Indian Market (SWAIA) 4 1/2" High x 5" diameter - 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
Sarah Sockbeson Diamond Basket
BasketsSarah Sockbeson diamond basket. Sarah Sockbeson, a young Penobscot basketmaker, has enjoyed great success with her richly colored, tightly woven baskets. In 2015, she won top awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the highest achievements in the Native American art world. Also in 2015, her work was included in the Portland Art Museum's Biennial Exhibition, alongside several other important Maine Indian basket makers. This is an intriguing basket, with dark turquoise colored curls forming the edges of diamond-like shapes. 2" high; 3 1/4" including antler finial; 2 3/4" diameter Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass, antler, dyes$600.00 - Sold out
Sarah Sockbeson Curl Basket
BasketsSarah Sockbeson curl basket. Sarah Sockbeson, a young Penobscot basketmaker, has enjoyed great success with her richly colored, tightly woven baskets. In 2015, she won top awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the highest achievements in the Native American art world. Also in 2015, her work was included in the Portland Art Museum's Biennial Exhibition, alongside several other important Maine Indian basket makers. This is an elegant basket, with rich brown combined with black, and natural colored curls. 2 1/2" high; 3 3/4" including antler finial; 3" diameter Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass, antler, dyes$525.00 - Sold out
Sarah Sockbeson Urchin Basket
BasketsSarah Sockbeson urchin basket. Sarah Sockbeson, a young Penobscot basketmaker, has enjoyed great success with her richly colored, tightly woven baskets. In 2015, she won top awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the highest achievements in the Native American art world. Also in 2015, her work was included in the Portland Art Museum's Biennial Exhibition, alongside several other important Maine Indian basket makers. This is a very sweet looking urchin-shaped basket, with two shades of turquoise/gray and natural curls. 2 3/4" high; 4" including antler finial; 4" diameter Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass, antler, dyes$625.00 - Sold out
Sarah Sockbeson vase form with curls
BasketsSarah Sockbasen, a young Penobscot basketmaker, has enjoyed great success with her richly colored, tightly woven baskets. In 2015, she won top awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, one of the highest achievements in the Native American art world. Also in 2015, her work was included in the Portland Art Museum's Biennial Exhibition, alongside several other important Maine Indian basket makers. Altogether, the vase shape, the proportions, the colors, and the delicate wave shapes separating the vertical elements create a magnificent basket. Basket is 5 1/4" high; 6 3/4" including antler finial. 3 3/4" diameter at its widest point. Materials: brown ash, sweetgrass, antler, dyes$1,600.00 - 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