Leather basket. Saddle bag? Native American?

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Posted by JD sobol
12 years ago
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Description

Need help! What is it? All hand scraped animal hide. Hand forged iron loop closure. Weathered top. Diamond patterned hand cut leather decoration. Oak wood sticks support lid. Burned wood ends. Looks field made. Why the decoration for such a utility basket?

Mexican war saddle bag is my guess. Metal clasp is confusing me. European?

Age?  Value? Source?
Category Other
Medium Animal hide hand scraped and hand cut some brown hairs stiil visible inside lid
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 14 inches wide by 12 inches tall
Date Period would like to know. Has to be over 100 yo
Weight 5 pounds
History Out of a Florida estate . Family said at least 3 generations in family. No more info.
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