Antique Pima or Papago Native Pictorial Basket with Figures and Elk vintage carved beaver documented in photos

documented in photos

and appears to be studying the engraved decoration around the edges of the matchbox holder upon which he sits

no holes or tears

and some dulling/clouding of the finish on the top

In excellent condition

Antique Pima or Papago Native Pictorial Basket with Figures and Elk vintage carved beaver documented in photosThis wonderful late 19th or very early 20th century basket I purchased from the estate of Elaine Bradbury Vercoe, a descendant (the great granddaughter, I believe) of Colorado pioneer William Chase Bradbury (1849 1925). Held in her estate were both thousands of original antique photographs taken by Bradbury on expeditions around the Western U. S during the late 19th and early 20th century, many featuring Native Americans (as well as cowboys), along