Very Fine Little Makah-Nuu-chah-nulth Lidded Basket with Whalers in Boat wood crate with some wear to the

with some wear to the label as accurately documented in photos

a heavily detailed form of traditional Indian traditional embroidery that originates from the Kutch and the Saurashtra regions of Gujarat in North Western India--as well as a perimeter of multi-colored sequins and cut and sewn cotton fabric triangles fringe

A pretty pair of vintage Navajo turquoise and silver clip earrings

and would guess it dates to the 1930s or 40s

with a bit of glare) and executed in a greenish gray

Very Fine Little Makah-Nuu-chah-nulth Lidded Basket with Whalers in Boat wood crate with some wear to theI have completely fallen in love with Makah and Nuu chah nulth (Nootka) baskets, so finely woven of bear grass with cedar bark rims, and frequently featuring figurative elements like this one, with a pair of figures in what I believe are whaling boats on either side. While this very little one I believe dating to the early 20th century has some damage to the lid, the bottom half is in excellent condition and it remains a really lovely little piece.