1930s Beaded Paiute Basket turquoise-mine_emerald-valley and a bright moss ruff

and a bright moss ruff

The high-polish silver surface is cut with precise zigzag patterns that create strong contrast against the oxidized background

featuring a strong central medallion with stepped geometric forms

Handwoven with processed wool using natural undyed wool colors and bright aniline dyes for a bold contrast

1930s Beaded Paiute Basket turquoise-mine_emerald-valley and a bright moss ruffSmall 1930s Paiute handwoven sumac basket. The coiled basketry foundation is overlaid with colorful glass seed beads in vivid shades of green, blue, yellow, orange, red, purple, and white. Geometric and floral designs encircle the rounded body, while an eight pointed star decorates the base. A scalloped rim completes the lively, sculptural form. Beaded baskets such as this were created in the Yosemite Mono Lake region during the early 20th century,