This 15” basket represents the Diné (Navajo) cosmology, serving as a "life map" that symbolizes the journey of life, from emergence to the spirit world, with the basket's opening, or "spirit path," always pointing east to symbolize the rising sun, renewal, and the way to the spirit world. Circa 1950. The description and appraisal of value is provided by Terry DeWald, a member of the Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association.

*This item must be picked up from the Friends office.