Clara Keezer Passamaquoddy Handkerchief Basket Wabanaki white buffalo and lapis lazuli all arranged

and lapis lazuli all arranged in an interesting geometric pattern

Her hammered bezels are an uncommon touch

The details in the animals are exquisite

Platform with stones is 1/2 in

Approximately 8 1/4 inch diameter at its widest x 7 5/8 inch high

Clara Keezer Passamaquoddy Handkerchief Basket Wabanaki white buffalo and lapis lazuli all arrangedThe Wabanaki tribes of Maine, many of whom lived inland during winter and on the coast in the summer, began making fancy baskets in the late 1800's. Fancy baskets are more delicate than the utilitarian baskets made for carrying goods. The tribal members sold their wares to vacationers in the coastal resorts. This design dates to the Victorian era, when ladies brought their handkerchiefs in their trunks to their summer residences or hotels. Clara