{"product_id":"whilkut-hat-basketry","title":"Whilkut Hat Basketry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eca. 1900 - 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e3.625\" H x 6.625\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eClose Twined forming a rounded, conical shape about 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e–4 inches tall and 7 inches in diameter. Designs divide into three zones: a banded rim (top), central motif area, and solid base, separated by horizontal bands or wrapped twining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eWhilkut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e (also spelled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eHwilget\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eWhilcut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e) are a Native American tribe historically part of the Hupa subgroup within the Athabaskan language family. They traditionally inhabited the lower Trinity River region in northwestern California, near the modern-day town of Hoopa, California. Closely related to the Hupa, Karuk, and Yurok peoples, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eWhilkut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e shared cultural practices, including renowned basketry traditions that emphasized utility, durability, and intricate designs. Basketry, particularly hat-making, was a vital skill primarily practiced by women and played a central role in daily life, ceremonies, and economic exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eProvenance:  From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46000012165285,"sku":"5231-112","price":1990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5231-112_1.jpg?v=1761344584","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/whilkut-hat-basketry","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}