Baskets made of baleen, the black fiber filtering system from the mouth of a baleen
whale. Many of these baskets are coiled and lidded with carved ivory as decoration.
This is an authentic Native Alaskan handcraft. Basketmakers such as Carl Hank,
Harry Hank, Marilyn Hank, John Hank, James Omnik, Sr., James Omnik Jr., Joshua
Sakeagak, Marvin S. Peter, George Omnik, Abe P. Simmonds, Joe Sikvayugak, Nellie
Sikvayugak, Raymond Frankson, Andrew Oenga, Herbert Koonuk, Seymour Tuzroyluk,
John Hensley, MaryJane Anuqsraaq, Melovidov Litchard, Lee "Patkutaq" Harris,
Sheldon Bogenrife from places like Pt. Hope, Alaska and Point Barrow, Alaska
create this beautiful style of basket.
Alaskan Baskets Coiled
of Baleen
These baskets are coiled from whale baleen the black fiber filtering
system from the mouth of the bowhead whale.
Alaskan Coiled Baleen And
Ivory Baskets
Beautifully hand crafted Alaskan baskets hand made of whale baleen. Hand carved fossil
walrus ivory whale fluke ornamental lid by artists like James Omnik, Sr. and E.
Frankson.
Baleen And Ivory Baskets
Coiled baleen baskets with carved ivory finials created by James Omnik, Sr.
Baleen Basketmakers
Notable historic and
contemporary baleen basketmakers with location, cultural affiliation and
biographical information where available.
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Baleen Basketry of the North Alaskan Eskimo
by Molly Lee, Aldona Jonaitis
Baleen baskets are made from the fibrous material from the mouths of whales.
This book covers their history, characteristics and construction, as well as
profiling their makers. 48 illustrations. Paperback.
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Baleen Baskets
Coiled Native Alaska Eskimo baskets made using whale baleen, many with
carved walrus ivory finials.
Baleen Baskets
Contemporary baleen baskets by Harry Hank and antique coiled baleen baskets with carved
ivory finials.
Baleen Basketmaking
Mary Jane Litchard offers a statement in the CIBA newsletter about how she acquires,
prepares and uses the baleen from the Mystyiceti (moustached whales) as a basketry
material.
Baleen
Basketry of the North Alaskan Eskimo
Digitized preview version of the baleen basketry book by Molly Lee made available by
Google Book Search.
Collectible Wonders
- Alaskan Baleen Baskets
Collectible Wonders is a collection of Alaskana, Vintage items,
Antiques, Art and other unique and special items. They specialize in Baleen
Baskets, Tlingit baskets, Walrus Ivory, Scrimshaw, Carvings, Polar Bear Claws, Native Alaska and
Alaskan Crafts, Eskimo Art & More.
Alaska
State Museums
Many items of baleen
basketry are included in the Alaska State Museums. The Alaska State Museums are
two museums: the Alaska State Museum in Juneau and the Sheldon Jackson Museum
in Sitka. Some baskets are attributed to individual makers, but many more are
not.
Search their
database.
Care of
Baleen Baskets
The Alaska Museum offers a Wise Guide that describes the process of caring for
baleen baskets and the conservation and preservation of other Alaskan baskets
and artifacts.
Traditional Alaskan Woven
Baleen Baskets
Variety of coiled baleen baskets available for sale.
Alaska Native Arts Foundation - Baleen Baskets
The ANAF works to increase awareness of Alaska Native cultures and create
opportunities to inform the public about the diverse cultural expressions of
Alaska’s indigenous peoples. They represent several baleen basketmakers and
offer coiled baleen baskets for sale.
Baleen Baskets at Auction
An ever changing selection of coiled baleen and ivory baskets for you to bid on
for your collection. The selection often includes fabulous pieces from noted
Baleen basketmakers, but watch out for reproductions of baleen style baskets
from China that are made of resin that sometimes creep in to the mix.
