Penobscot Birch Bark Box with Lid

Description:

Penobscot Birch Bark Box with Lid, c. mid-19th century, the round form with whip-stitch edge and incised with panels containing C-scrolls and foliate and various traditional Penobscot and Micmac designs, (splits),dia. 15 1/4, ht. 10 1/2 in.

Provenance: Dr. Frank T. Siebert Collection.

Literature: Illustrated in American Indian Art magazine, Summer 2004, p. 68.

Note: Old tag reads: "Birch bark box for use in traveling for to keep dry meats. Was in parade Sept. 2, 1929, made by Sylvia's mother 75 years ago. Own [sic] by Francis Stanislaus."
Estimate $4,000-6,000

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