~New Arrivals~

A collection of baskets is a collection of time: the time it took for the grasses and reeds and bark to grow, the time to gather and the time to weave. Techniques have been perfected through hundreds of generations, going back 10,000 years and vary according to the tribe, location and point in history.

Here are a few Historic Baskets from an important collection many of which were displayed at the Yosemite National Park Museum from 1921 to 1937, and originally owned by the McFarland family. Supporting documents can be viewed online on the product detail page for each basket.

Western Mono or Chukchansi, ca. Late 19th Century, Yosemite National Park Museum Exhibit 1921-1937, – 9.5″ x 19″, $4800

Yokuts/Chukchansi, ca. Late 19th Century, Yosemite National Park Museum Exhibit, Catalogued in 1988 – 5″ x 11″, $1850

Western Mono, ca. Late 19th Century, Yosemite National Park Museum Exhibit, Catalogued in 1988 – 4.5″ x 9.5″, $1850

Maidu/Konkow Maidu, ca. Late 19th Century, Yosemite National Park Museum Exhibit, Catalogued in 1988 – 2″ x 12″ $1800

Maidu – probably Konkow Maidu from the Oroville, CA area.

Hupa, ca. Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century – 3.75″ x 7″, $950

Klamath Pit River – 3.75″ x 7″, $650

Havasupai/Apache Basket, Mid to Late 19th Century – 4.5″ x 19.75″, $3900

If you have enjoyed our newsletters and learning about the artists and artwork we represent, or if you’ve had a good experience visiting our gallery, please take a moment to let us know by leaving a review using the links below.

Come to the gallery to see where History Meets Art in Taos..

#1 Saint Francis Church Plaza
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

575.758.0504

We buy individual pieces or whole collections.

Contact us for the evaluation and resale of your collectible art.
We’re interested in locating relevant collections and original New Mexico artwork for purchase. We buy historic and contemporary relevant paintings, pottery, jewelry, textiles, weavings and more.

Contact us directly to discuss and evaluate your collection. If you’re an artist, contact us about the possibility of selling your art on consignment or direct wholesale purchase.

• Instagram
• Facebook

Copyright © 2024 Chimayo Trading Del Norte | Ranchos Del Taos, 87557 | All rights reserved.