Finely woven Makah covered basket featuring pictorial figures of birds and canoe occupants around the body, framed by narrow bands of geometric decoration. The fitted lid displays a striking spiral design in polychrome shades of black, brick red, muted green, and golden yellow, centered by a raised woven knob. Rich, warm surface and beautifully detailed weaving throughout. Early 20th c with a few areas of likely restoration. A rare example.
Measures approximately 4 inches high × 8 inches in diameter.