Antique Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Wooden Basket With Handle
- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- Outsider and Self Taught Art
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Auburn
- Condition Notes
There is one piece missing where one side of the handle meets the basket. It causes the handle to more …
moreThere is one piece missing where one side of the handle meets the basket. It causes the handle to more just a bit, but feels secure and is not noticeable. There is the usual patina associated with anything of this age. It’s a beautiful piece of folk art functional sculpture. less
This object is a vintage piece of “Crown of Thorns” Tramp Art, handcrafted into the shape of a handled basket. It measures 11 inches wide by 8 inches tall by 6.5 inches deep.
Key Characteristics & Origins
• The Technique: This specific style is a variation of tramp art known as the “Crown of Thorns” method. It relies entirely on interlocking, notched wooden pieces that fit together without the use of nails, glue, or screws.
• The Materials: Tramp art is an authentic form of democratic folk art that flourished primarily between the 1870s and the 1940s. Artisans and hobbyists whittled down discarded wood from shipping crates, cigar boxes, and scraps using pocketknives.
• Design Details: The pointed, overlapping wooden spikes give the basket its distinctively spiky, geometric texture. Collectors value these highly for their texture, complex structural puzzle work, and rustic charm.
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