This is an antique twined woven lidded basket, specifically sharing visual characteristics with historic Northwetern California Naive American basketry (such as the Hupa, Yurok, or Karuk trives).
It features a rounded bulbous body with a distinct fitted domed lid topped by a small woven knob handle. It is crafted using a tight, traditiional twining technique common to the indienout peopleds of the Pacific northwest and northern Californai. It exhibits geometric , stepped, or zigzag pattersn. these are typical of hisotrical regional styles , which traditiionally utilize natural palnt fibers like hzel shoots, willow, and bear grrass tp acjoeve cpmtrastomg brpwm amd crew, tpmes/ This basket measures 5 1/2" in diameter by 6" tall (14 x 16cm). Having been in storage with limited use for over 90 years it remains in very fine condition.
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Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.