Native American baskets are some of the most valuable indian art in existence.  Indian baskets were made extensively in the Western United states . It is in this area some of the most expensive baskets originated. 

Panamint, California c. 1920

California and Arizona indian baskets can be extremely intricate and valuable.  A great indian basket made by Dat So La Lee, a Washo weaver, can bring over a million dollars.  A large Mono-Paiute basket recently sold at auction for nearly four hundred thousand dollars. 

Nellie Jameson Washington, Mono-Paiute Polychrome c. 1930

The Northwest coast also has a long history of basket making with excellent examples being made by the Salish indians and Tlingit indians who made many interesting styles including hats, bags, utilitarian baskets as well as early tourist pieces.

Northwest Coast Twine Bottles C. 1920

Some of the most recognized antique Indian baskets were made by the following Native American tribes: Mission, Chumash, Pomo, Panamint, Yokuts, Paiute, Washo, Western Apache, Yavapai, Tonto Apache, Mescalero Apache, Jicarilla Apache, Havasupai Apache, Pima, Tohono-O'odham, Chemihuevi, Hopi, and Navajo. Numerous other Native American tribes of the West also made baskets.

Hopi Plaques c. 1900 and 1920

Native American basketry is still being made today though the production of great masterpieces has diminished significantly over the last twenty years.

Pima Trapezoids and Arrows c. 1900

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