(2) Vtg Shanghai Handicrafts Hen Basket Wicker Rattan Farmhouse Rustic W/Handles

The sides are the ducks wings and the face of the duck is wonderfully expressive. The beak and eyes are wood. The history of a duck. Most folks would never think twice about paying $100 for a wicker duck, let alone close to $600 for it (Many curated vintage sites are selling this item in the $600 range). But the history of where an item was created, what century or decade, the culture, or even the reason it came to be, and who it belonged to can all be tied to the value of said item. Take a look at this incredible piece of history. This duck is part of a vintage Shanghai Collection of woven rattan, bamboo wicker, reed and hand carved wood. These baskets were typically made in China in the 1960s to 1970s, which has much more value than what we now think of items made in China. A Shanghai Rattan Duck is not a marketed product farmed out to mass production in China. These items are completely handcrafted using traditional methods that date back over 5,000 years with very little change in those methods. These ducks are highly sought after because of their incredible quality and ability to last for generations and because of the history that surrounds them. There is a piece of one feather missing from the large one otherwise they're both excellent