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SKU: 210402-089

Ontario Canada Birch Bark with Lid Basket

$290.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

ca. 1920s

3.25" H x 4.875" D

Hand Crafted with Quill Work of Flower Motif on the Lid  and Stitching with Original Note Inside from Ontario Canada

In Very Good Condition

Birch bark baskets with lids handcrafted in Ontario, Canada, are traditional Indigenous vessels deeply rooted in the heritage of the Anishinaabeg peoples (including the Ojibwe, Algonquin, and Oji-Cree nations). Historically utilized as essential household items, these lidded containers—frequently referred to as boxes or makaks—represent a complex blend of functional engineering and intricate artistry.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Salish - British Columbia

Year Range: 1900 - 1925

Region: Pacific Northwest - and Alaska

Dimensions: 3.25 in4.88 in

Category: Basket - Lidded

Shipping

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  • Fetishes: $8
  • Jewelry & Pottery: $15
  • All other pieces: $20

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Oversized Pieces

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International

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