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Antique c1920s Nooksack/Coast Salish Miniature Covered Basket Thunderbird Note
Beautiful antique miniature covered basket featuring extremely fine, tight weaving, a fitted woven lid with knob, and a striking dark brown and red bird/Thunderbird design around the body.
An original handwritten identification/appraisal note accompanied this basket in the collector's estate and will be included with the sale. The note identifies the basket as 1920s, “Thunderbird,” “Nooksack,” and records an appraisal of $300–$400 dated 11/07.
The basket came from the estate of a collector of Native American artifacts and basketry. I have been tasked to sell these items but have no knowledge in this area. Information from AI ChatGPT and Google have been my sources. If you have any additional information or corrections, they would be welcome.
The estate attribution is consistent with historic Northwest Coast/Coast Salish basketry, and museum collections document Nooksack/Skagit basketry, including small covered forms. However, the maker and tribal attribution have not been independently authenticated, so the original identification is being presented as estate provenance rather than a guaranteed attribution.
The basket shows attractive age-related patina and minor wear/irregularities consistent with its apparent age. Please examine all photographs closely for condition and construction details.
Original handwritten identification/appraisal note included.
Approximate Measurements: 2 in. Tall 2 in. Wide
