Tlingit Berry Basket

20th Century

5.5" H x 6.75" D

Hand Twined with Golden Tan Field with Dark Brown and Red Geometric Designs

In Very Good Condition

A mid-sized Tlingit berry basket, a traditional form of Northwest Coast Native American basketry made by the Tlingit people of southeastern Alaska and parts of Canada. These baskets are typically hand-twined from spruce roots, often with intricate geometric designs in natural or dyed overlays (like false embroidery using beargrass or other materials). These baskets often feature bold patterns (e.g., zigzags, crosses, or motifs inspired by cultural elements like labrets or shamans' hats) and are highly collectible.