Hi Jonathan,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage carved wood basket-form bucket
Possibly African, early 20th Century
Of circular section, the single arched fixed handle with metal brackets, the exterior with "woven" texture, the underside with applied panel and ridge across the base, the underside with remnants of a red wax customs seal.
overall height 19 inches; diameter across top 17 inches
CONDITION: Appears to be in generally good condition with some evidence of
PROVENANCE: acquired at an estate sale
$75-125*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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