{"product_id":"5224-1477-antique-makah-basket","title":"Antique Makah Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4.5\" x 5.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine weave, tall sided with two primary body bands and diamond band at base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakah baskets are traditional crafts from the Makah tribe, known for their distinctive weaving techniques and cultural significance. Here's an in-depth look at these baskets:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakah Tribe:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: The Makah live near Cape Flattery at the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultural Background: Basket weaving among the Makah is deeply rooted in their culture, serving both functional and ceremonial purposes. With no tradition of ceramic crafts, baskets were essential for cooking, gathering, and holding water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials and Techniques:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary Materials: Makah baskets are traditionally made from the inner bark of the Western Red Cedar, bear grass (which was later sometimes substituted with raffia), and sometimes beach grass or slough sedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving Techniques: They utilize methods like twining, plaiting, and a rare wrapped twining technique, which gives their baskets a unique texture and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877993701541,"sku":"5224-1477","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p13832_i5_w1024.jpg?v=1757348641","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/5224-1477-antique-makah-basket","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}