(2) Tlingit and Hupa woven baskets, likely early 20th c., Northwest Coast, California, twined grasses, other plant fibers, the smaller finely woven with repeating orca whale design, 5"h x 6"dia; the larger pedestal basket of coarser weave, decorated in 3 colors with repeating geometric designs and openwork rims, 7"h x 8"dia

Provenance: Property from the Estate of Martin Wright

Fair, the smaller with breaks along top rim, no apparent losses, the larger with two breaks to top rim with losses to wrapping in that area, both with accumulated dust and dirt on interiors **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.