Surrealist Buttocks Basket with Driftwood and Yarn Handle
Date: Mid-to-late 20th century
Materials: Natural reed, driftwood, yarn, textile remnants
Dimensions: 17.5 in. H × 21 in. W × 17 in. D
Description:
This large handwoven buttocks basket integrates traditional American basketry techniques with distinctly modern, surrealist elements. The vessel is constructed from natural reed using a double-buttocks form, a structure commonly associated with Appalachian utilitarian craft. Diverging from convention, the handle incorporates a suspended piece of driftwood, affixed with yarn-wrapped textile loops in contrasting hues. The juxtaposition of natural and synthetic materials introduces a sculptural dimension, challenging the boundary between functional object and artistic intervention.
Condition:
Stable overall. Minor surface wear consistent with age and material. Yarn elements show localized shedding. See photos for visual references.
Surrealist Buttocks Basket with Driftwood and Yarn Handle
Date: Mid-to-late 20th century
Materials: Natural reed, driftwood, yarn, textile remnants
Dimensions: 17.5 in. H × 21 in. W × 17 in. D
Description:
This large handwoven buttocks basket integrates traditional American basketry techniques with distinctly modern, surrealist elements. The vessel is constructed from natural reed using a double-buttocks form, a structure commonly associated with Appalachian utilitarian craft. Diverging from convention, the handle incorporates a suspended piece of driftwood, affixed with yarn-wrapped textile loops in contrasting hues. The juxtaposition of natural and synthetic materials introduces a sculptural dimension, challenging the boundary between functional object and artistic intervention.
Condition:
Stable overall. Minor surface wear consistent with age and material. Yarn elements show localized shedding. See photos for visual references.
