Featured Two all baskets

@komokwa
@2manybooks @Taupou
Two old baskets, one in horrible condition but would really like your opinion of where they are from and age. the second has amazing colours where it hasn’t had the sun on it. Unfortunately less than half a basket as is!
would the first be African?
thanks to all

 

Ahhhhh, Bobby Boy.......ya hit me where I live !!!!

The 1st is a lovely Northwest Coast Salish berry basket. circa 1900.
( size Bob !!!!!....size can make a difference in attribution !! )

Coiled baskets often displayed geometric elements created with a technique called imbrication, in which a decorative material (such as horsetail root or bear grass) was folded under each stitch.

The 2nd.....pooor puppy........ is a rather unusual Nootka or Makah basket,
I need to see the base for a more accurate determination.....

 

As @komokwa has said - With the characteristic "imbrication", the first basket is Native American, from the interior Northwest - Klikitat/Salish/Chilcotin. Very nice! The remains of the second look like Makah.

 

I agree...but normally , and to my mind , the Klickitat imbricate right to the base...and their designs are much more elaborate .....
so I'd rule them out...
just sayin.....

 

Thank you very much for your knowledge!!
Appreciate it
Both are about 6-7 inches tall

 

Square red cedar bark base.....half grass covered and pointing N E S & W....
Makah..... circa 1885...

 

Thank you again!! Very exciting

 

That's OK - I am always ready to learn more. Much as I would like to be, I am not a specialist in much, but I can usually get things in the right region.

 

you were spot on........

 

Since it's my wheelhouse, I like to add whatever else I know..