Basket c. 1920
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"Basket" is a c. 1920 basket by American artist Elizabeth Hickox (1872-1947). The basket is made of woven natural materials with a geometric pattern. The piece is in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. It is a fine example of Hickox's basketry and is a testament to the craftsmanship of the artist. The intricate design and precise weaving create a beautiful and functional object that is both aesthetically pleasing and historically significant. Hickox's baskets are known for their high quality and intricate designs, making them valuable pieces of American craft.
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Elizabeth Hickox is widely recognized as being one of the most important indigenous basket makers of the 20th century. Her work is incredibly fine, with as many as 800 stitches per square inch. Hickox combined plant material, usually maidenhair fern, with yellow porcupine quills (dyed with lichen) to create a strong color contrast and dynamic abstract designs. The lid’s tall knob handle is one of Hickox’s hallmarks and her own invention. Working at the height of the “Indian basket craze” in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Hickox sold her unique baskets exclusively to the art dealer Grace Nicholson, who marketed them for her to collectors and museums. An artist and entrepreneur, Hickox was able to provide a steady income to travel, support her family, and live a cosmopolitan life.
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