Tsimshian "ALASKA" Basket with Fluted Rim phillipines which was woven along the

which was woven along the Oregon and Washington Coast from the area around the mouth of the Columbia River to as far north as the Quinault

Most of the braided cordage is native made although the wrapping on the horizontal pieces is commercial cord and one small area has commercial cord mixed with the native cordage

Montoya was one of the original seven artists responsible for the "San Juan Revival" in the 1930's

The basket is in great condition and will show well in a display of baskets and other Native American art

It features a large central circular cabochon of lazurite or sodalite stone

Tsimshian "ALASKA" Basket with Fluted Rim phillipines which was woven along theThis is a wonderful basket. It has an organic shape, reminiscent of flower buds, or seed heads, with its undulating top. A very Victorian shape. It has "Alaska" woven across the body in very large ornate letters. It really makes a statement. And it is in excellent shape. H. 5 "; D. at rim 7" c. 1910 #8385