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January Art & Design Auction

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 01:00PM EST
Lot 276

Hopi Butterfly Basket by Nettie Masayumptewa, 1964, Southwest American Indian

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$500,000 $25,000

Woven by Nettie Masayumptewa (Oraibi). Basket features butterfly pattern in natural hues of black, white, gold, green, and rust. Purchased at the Museum of Northern Arizona from the Hopi Craftsman Exhibition. Approximately 11.5 in H x 11.5 in W x 0.5 in D. Weighs approximately 1 lbs.

Condition

Good condition, some fading.

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