Makah Northwest Coast Native Antique Lidded Basket interesting jewelry which gives it great character

which gives it great character and patina

set against the iridescent body which shows shades of green

embodying painstaking labor

It has had a life--with some splitting to the wood on the back along the hinges

Written in a really engaging

Makah Northwest Coast Native Antique Lidded Basket interesting jewelry which gives it great characterI've fallen in love with Makah and Nuu chah nulth (Nootka) baskets, so finely woven of bear grass and cedar bark and this is a lovely example in great condition. Based on the plaited structure of the bottom of the basket and incorporation of raffia as the weft, I am fairly certain this piece dates from sometime between 1890s 1930. This one features naturally dyed red, green and dark blue banded patterning, and three small green diamonds at the center