Woven Basket with Northwest Coast Motif
Original painting or high-quality limited edition print on paper • Attributed to Susan Point or an artist from the Musqueam/Coast Salish or Tlingit tradition
Style & Movement
Contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous Art; Formline Design
Medium & Technique
Gouache, acrylic, or serigraph on heavy paper; includes stylized Northwest Coast formline technique
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1970-1995)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches; Vertical (Portrait) format
Subject Description
A seated figure wrapped in a dark blue and grey cloak holding a traditional woven basket. The background features complex ovoid and U-form shapes characteristic of a Chilkat blanket or ceremonial screen.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing some reflections in the glass and minor aging of the paper support
Estimated Market Value
$800 - $1,500 (if original) / $150 - $400 (if limited edition print)
Auction Estimate
$500 - $800
Provenance History
Likely acquired through a gallery specializing in First Nations or Pacific Northwest art; no visible labels in image
Art Historical Significance
Represents the revitalization of Coast Salish and Northwest Coast aesthetic traditions by incorporating modern media with ancestral formline symbols.
Notable Features
The contrast between the soft rendering of the human figure and the rigid, traditional formline geometry of the background decor.
Condition Issues
Possible light fading due to UV exposure; surface reflections suggest non-archival glass; potential corner waving of the paper
Conservation Recommendations
Re-frame using acid-free matting and UV-protective museum glass to prevent further fading of the pigments