Lot 79. José Formoso Reyes (1902-1980) Nantucket Friendship Basket, oval top with Nancy Chase (1931-2016) carved and engraved ivory plaque depicting a swan floating among cattails, carved ivory clasp and peg, scarce ivory base engraved and dated “Made in Nantucket, 1973, Basket by José Formoso Reyes, Ivory by Nancy A. Chase,” with map of the island.
Provenance: From the Clara Hayes Barrett Nantucket Basket Collection
Exhibited: The Cahoon Museum of American Art, “Nantucket Baskets from the Collection of Clara Hayes Barrett,” July 24th – September 16th, 2012.
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