cedar

1920-1930s

This is a split cedar model boat, ca. 1920-1930. The bottom interior of the boat has three bumps, which are said to represent the heart, lung, and kidney of the vessel. Being thus animated, the...

ca. 1850

Cedar chest of Vigilante Days of San Francisco; Material: cedar; Color: covered with red leather; Period or Date: ca. 1850; Description: Painted red leather with flower design on edges. Nail head...

late 19th century

Paddle. Description: Paddle;Cedar; painted red and black. Totem design on blade hole drilled at tip. Condition: good. Remarks; Storage: Haida, N.W. Coast.

"Possibly Haida or Tlingit...

Twined basket with lid. Probably Puget Sound Salish or maybe Tlingit

20th century

This is possibly a twined Nootka hat owing to the materials of its construction (cedar) and distinct dyed beargrass overlay. However, most Nootka basket hats are conical--many are painted with...

20th century

This is a finely twined basket finished with 12 loops of alternating natural, orange, and maroon colors. Basket is decordated on body with thin bands of red and orange. Four waterbirds or ravens...

LATE 19TH, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Finely twined basket with lid from the Nootka or Makah group along NW Coast of N. America. Simply woven cedar bottom. Beargrass overlay dyed in red, yellow, dark brown; natural. Rim of basket...

1930-1950

A small retangular basket, probably made for sale. Imbricated red and natural grasses over apparent cedar strips. Decorated with lattace brim. PCK

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