Lovely Vintage Wabanaki Footed Sewing Basket with Curlicues antique African basket The reverse is unused but

The reverse is unused but for the very beginning of a message: "Sept 3/24

but possibly gouache

complete set in their original latched wooden box with gold decoration including laurel wreath at center (to inspire one to win

Such proud things in all respects

and I am not sure of the age

Lovely Vintage Wabanaki Footed Sewing Basket with Curlicues antique African basket The reverse is unused butEither Penobscot or Micmac (Northeastern Native American, Wabanaki encompasses both), this beautifully executed, excellent condition braided sweetgrass and dyed ash splint sewing basket I believe likely dates to the mid 20th century or just a bit earlier. This is the first I've found with three charming little braided feet, and then a lovely, wave like curlicue design on top. The interior shows the original intense color, now mellowed to a softer red