Yup'ik Northwest Coast Native American Lidded Coiled Grass Basket vintage Mexican pitcher a darker colored vein or

a darker colored vein or marbilization is visible

Using one of these cat shaped coasters for morning coffee is guaranteed to bring a smile— a tiny thing

It features pretty incised detailing around the perimeter of the top

which suggests perhaps she is actually better used for growing herbs to complete dishes gleaned from Moosewood or my favorite

it looks great on the counter or anywhere

Yup'ik Northwest Coast Native American Lidded Coiled Grass Basket vintage Mexican pitcher a darker colored vein orThis is a very lovely vintage Yup'ik (Northern Alaska Native American) coiled and lidded basket, mid 20th century I believe. Handwoven of beach grass, with dyed red and green grass used for the snake like decoration, repeated four times around the perimeter of the basket. There is a nice warm patina to the grass, and I especially love the topple, a signature of Yup'ik baskets. A wonderful addition to a collection of baskets or simply a beautiful thing