UNIDENTIFIED ALASKAN TSIMSHIAN ARTIST
Twined Carry Bag with “Alaska” Inscription, c. 1940s-1950s
red cedar bark, grass, dyes, and twisted cord, 7 x 5.25 x 11.75 in (17.8 x 13.3 x 29.8 cm)
LOT 13
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
ESTIMATE: $500 — $800
Further images
This Alaskan Tsimshian purse is plait woven in cedar bark with firm precision, the fibers forming a compact and durable surface. The warm, golden tone of the fibers is accented...
This Alaskan Tsimshian purse is plait woven in cedar bark with firm precision, the fibers forming a compact and durable surface. The warm, golden tone of the fibers is accented by a band of darker weaving that spells out “ALASKA,” a reminder of place and origin. Both functional and decorative, the purse embodies the adaptability of Tsimshian weaving traditions, transforming natural materials into an object that carries memory, identity, and artistry in every strand.
Provenance
Collection of John and Joyce Price, Seattle.Join Our Mailing List
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