Eskimo Basket with Lid

Early 20th Century

9.25" H x 11.5" D + 1.5" Nob

Hand Woven with a Bulbous Form with Purple, Red and Green Colors in a Diamond Motif Design and a Matching Lid with a Large Nob

In Very Good Condition

Eskimo baskets with lids are Known as Inuit or Yup'ik baskets, are traditional handwoven vessels known for their tight coiled construction and intricate geometric designs. Historically crafted for storing food and personal necessities, these lidded baskets became prominent in the early 20th-century tourist trade, where they evolved into highly collectible pieces of indigenous art.