#4 • Large Bulbous Yup'ik Coiled Grass Basket

Part of September 2024 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $275.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A very fine bright Yup'ik coiled grass basket with gently curved sides tapering to a narrow opening, topped with a fitted lid with woven finial. The polychrome repeating false embroidery design dyed seal gut on the base is repeated upon the top. Attached tag provides attribution to an unknown artist, and the basket measures approximately 8" in diameter x 10.5" tall.