Large rectangular Cedar slat basket with red cherry bark decorations and a lid. Cedar has darkened significantly. The decorations have also chipped off significantly. There is white and black residue on the lid. The inside of the basket has paper residue adhered to the base. There is also green spots where metal had oxidized inside the basket. The rim on the exterior of the base is heavily damaged.

Carved wooden face mask with a large nose protruding out from the centre. Painted mainly in black and blue, with large red nostrils and a pattern of red dashes at both upper sides. Round open eyes and an open slit at the mouth. Chin unpainted. Braided cedar bark rope attached all around the edges; the braid meets at the top and is bound by a cotton twine. Half of the bark has been dyed red. Above the bound area the cedar bark sticks out over the forehead, as a loose bundle. Inside unpainted. Artist initials carved into wood (T inside the A). (Metal eye hook and plastic tied across back for hanging.)

The cloth is brown.

Oval coiled basket with loop spacing. Yellow, red and dark cedar detailing. Two handles on top. Handles are reinforced with metal wire and attached to the basket with leather ties.

Museum Purchase: Indian Collection Subscription Fund, Rasmussen Collection of Northwest Coast Indian Art.

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