Vintage Handwoven Foraging Baskets

Vintage Handmade Foraging Baskets by MicMac Native American Peter Paul

Peter Paul was a fishing and hunting guide who lived in Roxbury, Maine. He was a family friend and very proud of his ash basketry skills. Peter was of MicMac Native-American descent. He made his living as a fishing guide and a crafter of single-grain, split ash baskets. He soaked and split the ash in his kitchen sink. Then he pounded the ash to get a single grain and wove the strips into baskets. These baskets were commissioned from Peter in the 1970s through the 1990s. Quantities are very limited - and are one-of-a kind.

Large Foraging/Picnic Basket, natural color, signed. Single grain split ash, Peter Paul, Micmac descent, Roxbury, Maine 1972. 10 “ tall, 12” diameter. Adjustable Handle. The larger Picnic/Forager is good for finding loads of forest edibles, herbs or for that perfect picnic for two on the beach. $375. One available.

Medium-sized Foraging Basket, natural color, signed. Single grain split ash, Peter Paul, Micmac descent, Roxbury, Maine 1974. 7 1/2 “ tall, 7” diameter The Medium Foraging basket is perfect for mushroom and edible plants foraging. $250. One available

Small-sized Foraging/Nibble Basket, natural color, signed. Single grain split ash, Peter Paul, Micmac descent, Roxbury, Maine 1980’s. 3 1/4 “ tall, 3 1/2” round diameter The little hand-held Nibble Baskets are perfect for nuts, berries or flowers. $60.

Small Nibble Basket, hand dyed blue, natural blueberry dyes, unsigned. Single grain split ash, Peter Paul, Micmac descent, Roxbury, Maine 1990’s. 2 1/4 “ tall, 3 1/2” oval diameter $45.