19th/20th century, Two Makah or Nootka, both wrap twined, polychrome, with flora and fauna decoration, cedar bark plaited bases, fitted lids, 1-3/4 x 2-1/2; 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 in.; the third a small, finely woven coiled basket with tightly fitting lid, likely California, feather or leaf form decoration, 1-1/2 x 3-1/4 in.; together with a small lidded birch bark box with traditional quill work decorations, 2-3/8 x 4 in.
Provenance: (the California example) The Estate of James L. Cogar; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, November 12, 2005, lot 193; (all) Private Collection, North Carolina
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(the California example) The Estate of James L. Cogar; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, November 12, 2005, lot 193; (all) Private Collection, North Carolina
the first two in good overall condition, both with some wear at inside rim, handling grime; the third in very good overall condition, handling grime; the fourth with some losses to quills
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