{"product_id":"210727-016-fine-antique-makah-flat-oval-basketry-tray","title":"Fine Antique Makah Flat Oval Basketry Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.875\" H x 8\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Woven in Brown Background with Yellow, Teal and Purple Lined Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Fair Condition with Some Fading, Staining, and Wear as Pictured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fine Antique Makah Flat Oval Basketry Tray is a traditional woven item created by the Makah people, an Indigenous group from the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America, specifically around Neah Bay, Washington. The Makah (closely related to the Nuu-chah-nulth or Nootka peoples) are renowned for their expert basketry, often made from materials like cedar bark, bear grass, and other natural fibers using twined or plaited techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flat, oval trays (sometimes called \"trivets\" or shallow platters) are typically from the early 20th century (ca. 1900–1930s), featuring a shallow depth, fine weave, and decorative patterns. Common designs include geometric bands, zigzags, or pictorial motifs like whales, canoes, birds, or sea creatures—reflecting Makah cultural ties to whaling and marine life. They often show natural colors (tan, brown) with dyed accents in green, red, purple, or black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877549957285,"sku":"210727-016","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/210727-016_2.jpg?v=1770940887","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/210727-016-fine-antique-makah-flat-oval-basketry-tray","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}