Basket

Artist Klamath? N. Wintun? Yana?

MediumMaidenhair fern, bear grass

ClassificationsContainers

Credit LineGift of Dr. George Lyman

Object number1941.18.4

DescriptionBasket of twined weaving of not very fine design or workmanship; shaped like an open bowl on a pedestalgeometric step. Figures in black around the bowl part;
Description from catalog card: Twined construction. Shape: Bowl on a footed pedestal. Geometric stepped triangles on horizontal and vertical blocks in black around the bowl in full twist overlay technique. Rim finish in compound binding, braided selvage. Beneath the rim and the edge of the base, one line of checkered black and natural. Rough interior surface. Nine stitches to the inch. Decorations in black maidenhair fern on light bear grass.

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