The Polson Museum in Hoquiam, Washington, has a room dedicated to “Common Land, Uncommon Cultures: Traditional Peoples of Grays Harbor.” The Quinault and Chehalis basketmakers used both wrapped and plain twined techniques. Shown below are some of the baskets which are on display.
Shown above is a Quinault storage basket which uses cedar twining. The lid is Makah in design.
I have what I believe is an old Quinault basket. I was told it was a “Salish gambling tray” I got in Bellingham WA. Is there anyone that can help me identify it? I have some great pictures.