Current Feature N° 001 · Nov 2026
Explore the rich history, traditional materials like white oak and river cane, and key value determinants for authentic Cherokee baskets.
A short folio of three pieces we’ve been thinking about this week — with provenance notes and the questions still open.
Learn to identify Native American baskets by examining weaving techniques, materials, forms, cultural patterns, and signs of age and…
This collector's guide details how to identify, value, ethically acquire, and preserve California Native American baskets, focusing on…
Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Tohono O’odham baskets, understanding key factors that determine their collectible…
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Curator’s Note
“A Curator's Notebook on Native American Arts, Tribal Craft, and the History Behind the Objects”
A short notebook from the back room. We catalogue what we love, sit with what we don’t yet understand, and write down what the object will not say. Each entry is one piece — provenance where we know it, conjecture where we don’t.
The Dispatch
A short letter from the back room of Pacwesttraders. New acquisitions, provenance notes, and the questions still open. Sent monthly. Unsubscribe with one click.