Featured Basket Over Shell Nootka

Hi all,
I forgot I had these, just found them looking for something else (ain't that the way). Since they are from Ucluelet, I think I'm safe in saying they Nootka souvenir pieces. Not the big abalone shells, only 3 3/4"L. I don't think they are very old, maybe within the last 20 years? I've never seen items like these before, pretty cool looking to me.
in the link is one that also says Ucluelet, but it looks older to me
any information appreciated
thanks for looking

https://www.antiqueamericanindianar...otka_Indian_Basket___Over_Abalone_Shell_.html

 

Very cool!

 

VERY interesting too!!!

 

for 500 us. , mr wood can kiss my sweet ..... tush !

I think his is just more faded than yours but doubt it's older...

that said , I'd say circa 1940 to 1960......


https://www.cbc.ca/arts/go-inside-t...it-crocheted-from-old-cbc-videotape-1.5613125

 

Very nice cxgirl

 

I found this link (a video) fun and interesting to watch a narration on one artist's interpretation of transforming and carving whalebone, and yet trying to keep it in it's 'natural' state......telling the stories he grew up with.....I didn't say that very well, but if you watch you'll get the jist!!! A "step-off" from @komokwa's link above.........

https://www.cbc.ca/arts/karoo-ashev...ries-into-these-humorous-sculptures-1.5603618

 

AND looking at your measurement and the linked measurements, I thought they both were pretty close in size.....UNLESS of course I misread !!!

 

thanks for all the replies folks

thanks komokwa I guess whoever had these kept them out of the light, the colours are wonderful on them

you are right Aquitaine, close to same size

 

also , certain dyes last longer than others....

 

thanks komokwa
anyone have thoughts on listing these - should I list both in one auction or 2 auctions? Not sure if maybe 2 auctions would be better/get more bids?

 

I don't think anyone needs more than one of these for their collection......list em separate..

 

if there were a different number of men in the canoe ... if they weren't the same.....then I'd list em both together....
some folks collect these by the number of paddlers..

 

thanks komokwa

 

always fun helping you CX !!!

 

I'm not sure about the not needing more than one....my wife is quite fond of these, and also likes ones that have interesting words. Sometimes one finds them over other types of shells, such as the large moon snail. My wife found one made over a very large barnacle, "Ucluelet, to Father."