Large and Beautiful Canadian Salish Basket Achumawi 200BC-200AD

200BC-200AD

This is a good piece for a collection of old Columbia River basketry

This striking shield brooch dates from this time period

This is wild basket with men and women

This is a well used classic Wasco sally bag with sturgeons and people woven in green or brown wool

Large and Beautiful Canadian Salish Basket Achumawi 200BC-200ADIf you are only going to own one Canadian Salish basket, this clearly would be a great choice. It has size, a compelling design and a unique form. The design is composed of five horizontal bands of large downward facing mahogany triangles staggered to make a diamond pattern which cover the whole basket. The lid is flat with a braided rim and a one inch hole in the middle and the design of mahogany colored triangles continue on the lid. The basket is