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

of blade 5"

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

There is a 3/8" tear at the bottom of the print about a quarter way in on the left side

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

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