Yup'ik Northwest Coast Native American Lidded Coiled Grass Basket Oisin Kelly sculpture 75ʺ diameter × 5

75ʺ diameter × 5

which included fine antique and contemporary items from around the world

the National Museum in Stockholm

the seat of the tribal government

PA in 1933

Yup'ik Northwest Coast Native American Lidded Coiled Grass Basket Oisin Kelly sculpture 75ʺ diameter × 5This is a very lovely vintage Yup'ik (Northern Alaska Native American) coiled and lidded basket, mid 20th century I believe. Handwoven of beach grass, with dyed red and green grass used for the snake like decoration, repeated four times around the perimeter of the basket. There is a nice warm patina to the grass, and I especially love the topple, a signature of Yup'ik baskets. A wonderful addition to a collection of baskets or simply a beautiful thing