Makah Northwest Coast Native Antique Lidded Basket interesting jewelry 13 5/8” x 9 3/4”

13 5/8” x 9 3/4” x 1/4” thick

Written in a really engaging

set against the iridescent body which shows shades of green

It measures 9 1/2" long x 2" tall x 3/4" wide handle and is in great vintage condition

Makah Northwest Coast Native Antique Lidded Basket interesting jewelry 13 5/8” x 9 3/4”I'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