Northwest Coast Salish Lidded Coiled Basket Sumba a teacher and a student

a teacher and a student

This is one of my favorite things ever

it measures approximately 6 3/4 inches tall

Some of the mirrors are missing

and the painting

Northwest Coast Salish Lidded Coiled Basket Sumba a teacher and a studentBeautifully proportioned and in excellent condition, this very fine Northwest Coast Salish tightly coiled lidded basket dates I believe from the late 19th or early 20th century. Salish weavers are well known for their coiled baskets, often decorated with geometric motifs as was this one. Made of sea grass, the basket's exterior is a variegated honey color with faded red medallion and red and blue striping. The interior of the lid and body reveals the