Antique NATIVE AMERICAN SALISH Lidded Storage BASKET Ca. 1890 First Nation Old

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NOTE:   I am selling a huge Salish rectangular lidded basket from the same estate in a separate auction this week.  Be sure to see my other items up for bids.
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NATIVE AMERICAN SALISH Lidded BASKET Ca. 1890
This gorgeous measures 4 1/2" high, 6 3/8" wide and 11 1/8" long.
This came from an estate so I don't know the history.  I am quite sure it is Salish.  I don't know if it's from Canada or the US.
It is my understanding that these baskets were traditionally
woven from long, slender and pliant rootlets of cedar and sometimes spruce, although various grasses are used in some regions.  A sharply pointed bone awl is used to split the rootlet into long strands for weaving and to bore a hole into which the stitch is inserted.
This basket is in overall spectacular condition.  The only issue I can find is a small bit of missing needle (see close up)
The basket is gorgeous with an amazing design, fabulous color, rich detail and beautiful patina.
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