Very Fine Little Makah-Nuu-chah-nulth Lidded Basket with Whalers in Boat folk art doll for the Archives of American

for the Archives of American Art’s Nanette L

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much of its 126 pages are dedicated to images of Arp's work

This piece is in excellent condition and measures 8 1/4" long x 4 1/4" wide x 3" tall

The box is In very good condition overall

Very Fine Little Makah-Nuu-chah-nulth Lidded Basket with Whalers in Boat folk art doll for the Archives of AmericanI 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.