I purchased this in Alaska in the early 1970\'s. And have only seen one other basketry vase. It is an unusual shape. It is Alaskan Eskimo
Yupik made basket in shape of a vase. It is made from gathered beach rye grass usually along the coast line. It is made from natural grass and dyed grass in dark and light blue tones. It is just under 7 inch tall and appx. 5 1/2 inch at the widest. It is not intended for water, but silk flowers or just display. It has been displayed , it is in great condition, colors still the same in and out of the vase opening so it hasn\'t faded much with age.
Being a vase there is no lid. I do not have the name of maker or village. Looking at the sale, on my screen the colors of the dyed parts of the basket look more like brown tones. The actual dyed colors are a darker purplish blue color and then a paler blue. Thanks

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