Lovely Antique Makah Nootka Northwest Coast Open Rim Beargrass and Cedar Bark Basket vintage acoma bowl Ink and watercolor with postcard

Ink and watercolor with postcard back

Sold as found in a lovely old frame that at some point not too long ago it appears someone painted gold

of desire among other things

3" x 2 3/16" x 1 1/8" t

Lovely Antique Makah Nootka Northwest Coast Open Rim Beargrass and Cedar Bark Basket vintage acoma bowl Ink and watercolor with postcardA beautiful antique Makah Nootka Northwest Coast Native American open rim bear grass and cedar bark basket, my favorite type of basket in the world. Much more common to find lidded examples of these, but I especially love ones like this that open out. Finely woven, lovely naturally dyed color on the striping that runs all the way around, warm honey tone to undyed bear grass, early 20th century I believe. With what looks to be an accession number