Quinault Basket with Lid and Nob For Sale

Early/Mid 20th Century

Size4.25\" H x 2.25\" H with Lid + 1.5\" H x 2.125\" D Nob x 15.25\" D

Hand Woven Golden Background with Red, Black and Green Geometric Patterns

In Very Good Condition

The Quinault people, a Native American tribe from the Pacific Northwest (specifically the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State), are renowned for their intricate twined basketry traditions. These baskets, often made from spruce root, cedar bark, and other natural materials, served practical purposes like gathering, storage, and cooking while also holding deep cultural significance. A lidded storage or utility basket featuring a distinctive knob (or handle) on the lid for easy lifting. This style evolved in the 19th and early 20th centuries, influenced by interactions with neighboring tribes like the Makah and Quileute, incorporating wrapped twine techniques and decorative elements.

The Quinault, a Coast Salish people from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, have a rich basketry tradition that’s both functional and beautiful. These baskets come from the hands of the Nlaka’pamux and Quinault artisans, who’ve been weaving them for centuries along the Quinault River and Pacific coast. They’re typically twined or coiled, using materials right from their backyard—cedar bark, spruce roots, bear grass, and cherry bark. The classic Quinault twined basket, especially the older spruce root ones, is sturdy and a bit stiff, with a slightly rounded shape, taller than wide. You’d see vertical or diagonal patterns—maybe zigzags or bands—often with a geometric rim band, and sometimes braided cedar loops for carrying. Coiled versions, like those with raffia or cedar root, popped up more in the early 20th century and can have tighter, more decorative weaves.

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