Very Fine Little Makah-Nuu-chah-nulth Lidded Basket with Whalers in Boat Grenfell Mission letter opener with a horizontal band of

with a horizontal band of diamond shapes around the center

The toes of her barefoot seem to have root-like properties as well

creamy salmon-y pink background enhanced by an irregular greenish brown band

but unknown to me

There are a few light scratches to the wood and a bit of wear around the beak

Very Fine Little Makah-Nuu-chah-nulth Lidded Basket with Whalers in Boat Grenfell Mission letter opener with a horizontal band ofI have completely fallen in love with Makah and Nuu chah nulth (Nootka) baskets, so finely woven of bear grass with cedar bark rims, and frequently featuring figurative elements like this one, with a pair of figures in what I believe are whaling boats on either side. While this very little one I believe dating to the early 20th century has some damage to the lid, the bottom half is in excellent condition and it remains a really lovely little piece.