Antique Native American Northwest Coast Nootka-Makah polychrome twined bottle basket, consisting of a bottle covered with fine weave of cedar bark and bear grass. Solid bands alternating with open lattice work. Middle band featuring a polychrome whale and eagle (aniline dyes). On the other side same band with hunting scene (boat and flying bird). In excellent condition. Circa 1890-1900. Bottle may have had a lid at one time. a large example at almost 12". Please ask for additional photos if needed.