Tsimshian "ALASKA" Basket with Fluted Rim phillipines Ixtlan del Rio style couple

Ixtlan del Rio style couple standing on broad oversized feet

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

you should seriously look at this basket

The basket is in great condition and will show well in a display of baskets and other Native American art

Tsimshian "ALASKA" Basket with Fluted Rim phillipines Ixtlan del Rio style coupleThis 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