Skip to content
ITEM NUMBER: AF0814

Makah Trinket Basket

$1,100

Thank you for your submission, we will return your request as soon as possible!

Notify me when back in stock

Description

Details

Dimensions

Makah-Nootka polychrome trinket basket with domed lid, whales and feathers. In the 1860s the Makah people at Neah Bay developed a cottage industry producing trinket baskets. These were very labor intensive, fully twined baskets of twisted cedar bark. Through the 1930s they wove thousands of the small colorful trinket baskets for sale. 1898-1920

PERIOD: Early 20th Century

ORIGIN: Northwest - Makah, Native American

SIZE: 5 1/2"D x 4"H

The Cisco's Guarantee

Cisco's is committed to building a long term rewarding relationship with all of our clients. When you purchase from Cisco's you can do so with complete confidence on all items purchased.