This is my second basket of this design. It is called a Wedding Basket and originated with the Navajo. Yes the opening in the design is supposed to be there. The opening should always point to the East. There are many listing on the web about the reason for the opening. This piece is made from 8/4 hard maple and about 12" in diameter. Along with Robert McGowen I took a class last July with Jim Adkins. We had a lot of fun and an enjoyable time together. Comments welcome.
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