Pretty Pair of Miniature Makah/Nootka Northwest Coast Native Sweet Grass Baskets antique pantry box while the one at right

while the one at right

which would have matched popular decks of the time

the dovetail box is missing the edge trim on one end of its sliding top

which just add character I think

Pretty Pair of Miniature Makah/Nootka Northwest Coast Native Sweet Grass Baskets antique pantry box while the one at rightI purchased these two little baskets separately, but they're both Makah Nootka, Northwest Coast Native, and I like the formal dynamic between the two one opening to the sky, the other with a downward angling lid with topple at center. The lidded one will nest inside the other, or the latter turned upside down will make a nice pedestal for the former. The open one is much older, late 19th early 20th c. I believe; the lidded one 2nd half 20th c. Open