Native American Baskets

At Gray Wolf Trading Post, we offer an extensive array of Native American baskets, meticulously handmade by artists representing diverse tribes. Each piece is crafted and adorned using natural materials, presenting exceptional works of art and craftsmanship.

For instance, Northeastern Indian baskets traditionally feature pounded ash splints or braided sweetgrass. Southeastern Indians, such as the Cherokee, craft baskets from bundled pine needles or rivercane wicker. Southwestern tribes like the Hopi and Navajo create baskets using tightly coiled sumac or willow, while Northwest Coast Indians weave with cedar bark, swamp grass, and spruce root. Northern tribes like the Chippewa and Inuit specialize in birchbark and whale baleen baskets. Various traditional types include coil, burden, sifter, and plaque baskets. ^