Three North Carolina Buttocks Baskets

Comprised of woven splint white oak with a bentwood frame, the largest, late 19th century, with a darkened patina, signed "J.T." to the handle (12 x 17 x 14 1/2 in.); the second, first half of 20th century, not signed (13 x 16 x 12 in.); the smallest, first half of 20th century, with a green painted exterior and tight weave, not signed (9 x 9 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.).

From the Collection of Carolyn Ikenberry, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The largest with a few minor separations to weavers; the second with scattered separations to weavers; the smallest with wear to paint and separation at rim by handle joint and separation at the handle.