Basket

78-1-10

From: California (State)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 78-1-10
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Modoc (uncertain) | Hupa (uncertain)
Provenience California (State)
Culture Area California Culture Area
Section American
Materials Plant Fiber
Technique Twined | Basketry
Description

Twined with hazel warp and pine root weft. Geometric design of stepped triangles is created with dyed weft of light and dark brown and black. Basket was originally circular but has lost shape and is torn and frayed at edge.

Height 10.5 cm
Width 22 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mary Elizabeth King, 1978

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