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UNIDENTIFIED HAIDA ARTIST
Rectangular Lidded Basket with Shell Button Accents, 1990s / 2000snatural and dyed cedar bark, abalone shell, and string, 10.25 x 7.5 x 8.25 in (26 x 19.1 x 21 cm)LOT 84
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900Further images
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In the present work, strips of red and black alternate with the warm, uncoloured cedar bark, forming bold horizontal bands across the surface. The sturdy rectangular form rises into a...In the present work, strips of red and black alternate with the warm, uncoloured cedar bark, forming bold horizontal bands across the surface. The sturdy rectangular form rises into a fitted lid, accented by abalone shell buttons that shimmer with iridescence against the matte texture of the bark. The interplay of colour, texture, and shell detail highlights both function and ornament, reflecting a balance of utility and artistry.Provenance
Collection of John and Joyce Price, Seattle -
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