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<p>[QUOTE="KikoBlueEyes, post: 5939683, member: 8363"]This basket had at one time a handwritten note in it "Makah 1920s." The note was lost somewhere at the Discovery Shop, so I can't show you it. They didn't think much of it because it was dusty and torn. It sat around for 6 months until they gave it to me as a gift today for helping them.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think it is absolutely wonderful. The weaving is meticulous, and there appears to be a subtle raised pattern along the top between the colored lines (see second photo.) A master craftsman's work in my estimation. It is small at 5 1/2 inches long x 2 3/4 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches wide. </p><p><br /></p><p>From what I gather these were woven for the tourist trade and had lids. The older ones being more finely woven. Does anyone know anything about these baskets? I want to know if the note was correct as to source and age. Also, how should I clean this. And how should I preserve it for future people to enjoy.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]417525[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417526[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417527[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417528[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417529[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417531[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417533[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417534[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417537[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]417540[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="KikoBlueEyes, post: 5939683, member: 8363"]This basket had at one time a handwritten note in it "Makah 1920s." The note was lost somewhere at the Discovery Shop, so I can't show you it. They didn't think much of it because it was dusty and torn. It sat around for 6 months until they gave it to me as a gift today for helping them. I think it is absolutely wonderful. The weaving is meticulous, and there appears to be a subtle raised pattern along the top between the colored lines (see second photo.) A master craftsman's work in my estimation. It is small at 5 1/2 inches long x 2 3/4 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches wide. From what I gather these were woven for the tourist trade and had lids. The older ones being more finely woven. Does anyone know anything about these baskets? I want to know if the note was correct as to source and age. Also, how should I clean this. And how should I preserve it for future people to enjoy. [ATTACH=full]417525[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417526[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417527[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417528[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417529[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417531[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417533[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417534[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417537[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]417540[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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