VTG Native American Eskimo Yupik Inuit Basket Alaska Woven Coil Grass HooperBay
Item History & Price
Weaver, Evelyn Douglas an American Native Yupʼik, is among the most renowned grass basket weavers from her southwest Alaska Yup'ik village of Hooper Bay, her exquisite geometric designs that has become her trademark
Specializing in "coiled" weaving, this beautiful geometric design is reminiscent of houndstooth
Known for her small, even coiling, and meticulous decoration
.........And this basket is no exception
Here Douglas extends her ...wrapping stitch over several coils to create a rhythmic decorative pattern
Basket measures 4 inches high
Lid fits snug
Excellent, Excellent, excellent vintage condition
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