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Native American Makah Wrapped Liquor Bottle Early 20th Century

$ 134.63

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Tribal Affiliation: Makah / Nuu-chah-nulth
  • Modified Item: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: - nice patina - great condition for its age with minor grass loss on bottom as shown and the colors are faded.

    Description

    For sale is a cool early 20th c.  Makah twine wrapped liquor flask / bottle with cork stopper.
    The bottle is decorated with dyed strands which are faded.
    It is made from dyed bear grass with cedar bark.
    This bottles incorporates the wrapped twines technique which is able to produce small, delicate, finely tuned work such as this example.
    There is a wonderful patina to this old bottle.
    The measurements are 8 1/2 " H and a width of 3 1/4".  The weaving is in very good condition with expected wear and minor material loss on the bottom as shown in photo.
    Great collectible example of an early Makah or Nuu-chah-nulth bottle of this vintage and condition.
    I have been selling native art on ebay since 1999 so buy with confidence.
    Thank you for looking and please follow my store as new art is added often.