Tsimshian "ALASKA" Basket with Fluted Rim phillipines Montoya was one of the

Montoya was one of the original seven artists responsible for the "San Juan Revival" in the 1930's

It features a large central circular cabochon of lazurite or sodalite stone

one of which is missing on the left earring

you should seriously look at this basket

Most of the braided cordage is native made although the wrapping on the horizontal pieces is commercial cord and one small area has commercial cord mixed with the native cordage

Tsimshian "ALASKA" Basket with Fluted Rim phillipines Montoya was one of theThis is a wonderful basket. It has an organic shape, reminiscent of flower buds, or seed heads, with its undulating top. A very Victorian shape. It has "Alaska" woven across the body in very large ornate letters. It really makes a statement. And it is in excellent shape. H. 5 "; D. at rim 7" c. 1910 #8385