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Early 20th Century
9.625" H x 2.75" D
Hand Woven Over a Brown Glass Bottle with Geometric Patterns and a Cork in the Opening
In Very Good Condition
Makah glass bottle baskets are traditional Native American artifacts created by the Makah Tribe (and closely related Nuu-chah-nulth/Nootka peoples) from the Pacific Northwest Coast, particularly Neah Bay, Washington.
Starting in the 1860s, the Makah developed a cottage industry weaving intricate trinket baskets for tourists and collectors. These often featured glass bottles fully covered in tightly twined basketry made from cedar bark, bear grass (or similar materials), and natural or commercial dyes.
The weaving is labor-intensive, using wrapped twining techniques, and designs commonly include polychrome geometric patterns, whaling scenes (canoes, whales, hunters), birds, or other cultural motifs reflecting Makah whaling heritage.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Makah - Nootka - Quinault - Chehalis
Year Range:
1925 - 1950
Region:
Pacific Northwest - and Alaska
Dimensions:
9.63 in2.75 in
Category:
Baskets - Grass and Baleen
