Wicker Animal Basket

Share in the charm and fun spirt of animal-themed decor and shop this wicker animal basket for sale. Decorated in squirrel form, this handwoven basket dates to the mid-late 1950s. This wonderfully charming and curious decorative basket is presented in a warm walnut tone and is a must-have for squirrel lovers and animal lovers looking for unique decorative animal-inspired decor.

Perfect for adding a unique decorative element to your home interior or indoor garden, this uplifting vintage inspiration adds a distinctive wicker basket unlike any other. The tail section of this basket lifts to show a lacquered interior space for limited storage of small items presenting a unique hiding place for easy to lose things.

The base of the basket is further decorated with relief carved acorns and maple leaves. The underside of the basket displays an old exporters label indicating it was made in Shanghai post the republic period date of 1949. This basket comes to us from a fine collection of antique and vintage rattan and wicker baskets from the Northeast.

The basket measures 7.5 inches in height and measures 12.75 inches in length.

The basket displays loss to the interior edge of the hand ornament with minor discoloration and wear to the internal lacquer contained and basket top in tail form—the underside base, with light abrasions.