Traditional Basketry of Grays Harbor (Photo Diary)
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.
Related Posts
-
Suquamish Basketry (Photo Diary)
The Northwest Coast is a region in which an entrenched … -
The Suquamish Museum (Photo Diary)
The area along the Pacific Coast north of California and … -
Suquamish Art (Photo Diary)
The Northwest Coast is a region in which an entrenched … -
Northwest Coast Baskets in the Maryhill Museum (Photo Diary)
The Northwest Coast culture area stretches along the Pacific coast …