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1900-1920s Makah Multi Color Lidded Basket

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:60.00 USD Estimated At:80.00 - 125.00 USD
1900-1920s Makah Multi Color Lidded Basket
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1900-1920s Makah Multi Color Lidded Basket. This Makah basket has the typical multi weave techniques using several kinds of grasses and other materials and has several different colors in the beautiful decorative patterns. There is a 1'' tear on the rim, and the lid is difficult to fit on the basket body now, but otherwise the basket is in good condition. It measures 2.5''H x 7.25''W. The Nootka and Makah are both northwest coast occupants. The Nootka occupy Vancouver Island, British Columbia and the Makah are on the northwest Washington mainland. Both groups have similar basketry techniques.