Very Fine Little Makah-Nuu-chah-nulth Lidded Basket with Whalers in Boat wood crate It measures 10 7/8" x

It measures 10 7/8" x 1 1/2" x 5/16"

who had a great collection of mid-century and contemporary art and design objects

The strong frame or foundation of the basket appears to be hazel

So much fun

a heavily detailed form of traditional Indian traditional embroidery that originates from the Kutch and the Saurashtra regions of Gujarat in North Western India--as well as a perimeter of multi-colored sequins and cut and sewn cotton fabric triangles fringe

Very Fine Little Makah-Nuu-chah-nulth Lidded Basket with Whalers in Boat wood crate It measures 10 7/8" xI have completely fallen in love with Makah and Nuu chah nulth (Nootka) baskets, so finely woven of bear grass with cedar bark rims, and frequently featuring figurative elements like this one, with a pair of figures in what I believe are whaling boats on either side. While this very little one I believe dating to the early 20th century has some damage to the lid, the bottom half is in excellent condition and it remains a really lovely little piece.