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Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0426A,B   CAS 0005-0426A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Inupiat
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data North Coastal region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Baleen; Ivory
Description Round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and inward-sloping rim, woven entirely in single rod coiling technique with closely spaced narrow wefts; Basket start on base is round flat ivory disk with drilled holes around its perimeter; Warp and weft material is split baleen strips; Corresponding round lid is very shallowly peaked in cross-section and has a short lip inside that fits inside the mouth of the basket; Start of lid is a round flat ivory disk, similar to the basket, except that it also has a short conical knob handle on the exterior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Rim Diam = 6.0, Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0427A,B   CAS 0005-0427A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Inupiat
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County North Slope
Other Geographic Data Point Barrow region
Maker's Name Kinguktuk (1871-1941) (attributed by Molly Lee)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Baleen; Ivory
Description Round basket with flat base, rounded sides and in-curved rim, woven entirely in single rod coiling technique, using closely spaced narrow weft fibers; Basket start is a very small round flat ivory disk with drilled holes around its perimeter; Warp and weft fibers are both split baleen strips; Corresponding round lid also has larger flat round ivory disk starter piece and is woven in similar technique to the basket; Lid is slightly rounded in cross-section, and has short lip on interior that fits inside mouth of basket; Both basket and lid are undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Rim Diam = 8.7, Max Diam = 18.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0017-0004   CAS 0017-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Wintu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) or willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Conifer roots; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Very large round cooking basket with flat base and nearly vertical sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base and single row of 3-strand twining near rim; Designs are in dyed woodwardia fern in full-twist overlay and consist of 2 bands of large triangular units with smaller triangles on two sides of each larger one, and 2 narrow, plain bands just below rim, all on background of undyed bear grass leaves that are also woven in full-twist overlay technique.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.7, Max Diam = ca. 39.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0017-0005   CAS 0017-0005; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with flat base and curved sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia fern and is divided into 3 registers; Plain bands and bands of geometrics decorate crown; Middle register shows 6 triangles flanked by smaller ones; Rim register has band of small triangles and pairs of small rectangles (?).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Max Diam = 16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0017-0006   CAS 0017-0006; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River or Karuk
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with flat base and curved sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair fern and is divided into 3 registers; Tri-lobed geometric decorates crown; Middle and rim registers show 4 units of parallelograms with linear bands between units.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.8, Max Diam = 18.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0019A,B   CAS 0018-0019A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya or Tanzania
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Max Diam = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0023   CAS 0018-0023; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya or Tanzania
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Max Diam = 6.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0025A,B   CAS 0018-0025A,B; Box with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Box with lid
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Straw
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Max Diam = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0100A,B   CAS 0018-0100A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Sudan?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.4, Max Diam = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0102A,B   CAS 0018-0102A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Sudan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.7, Max Diam = 21.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0111A,B   CAS 0018-0111A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Swahili
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya or Tanzania
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast and Gulf
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable material
Description Basket used to store bread known as mofa; Bread is baked from corn or millet.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Max Diam = 24.0
Catalog Number CAS 0018-0114   CAS 0018-0114; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Arab
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Zanzibar (Tanzania) or Comoro Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.3, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 40.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0118   CAS 0018-0118; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Uganda
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Lake Victoria, Nyanza
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.1, Rim Diam = 5.1, Max Diam = 6.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0125A,B   CAS 0018-0125A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Swahili
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya or Tanzania
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast and Gulf
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm fiber
Description Basket used to store bread known as mofa; Bread is baked from corn or millet.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Max Diam = 17.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0126A,B   CAS 0018-0126A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Swahili
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm fiber
Description Basket used to store bread known as mofa; Bread is baked from corn or millet.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.7, Max Diam = 24.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0127   CAS 0018-0127; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Sudan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.4, Max Diam = 44.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0140   CAS 0018-0140; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Belt
Culture Pokemo
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Tana River District
County
Other Geographic Data Along Tana River
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Doom palm leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.6, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 400.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0142   CAS 0018-0142; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture unknown
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut palm leaves
Description Bag made for tourist trade.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.8, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 12.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0148   CAS 0018-0148; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Belt
Culture Pokemo
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Tana River District
County
Other Geographic Data Along Tana River
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Doom palm leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.9, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 116.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0151   CAS 0018-0151; Food cover
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Food cover
Culture Swahili
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Zanzibar (Tanzania) or Comoro Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 23.0, Max Diam = ca. 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0152   CAS 0018-0152; Food cover
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Food cover
Culture Swahili
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Zanzibar (Tanzania) or Comoro Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber; String
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.1, Max Diam = 25.4
Catalog Number CAS 0018-0153   CAS 0018-0153; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture unknown
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut palm leaves
Description Bag made for tourist trade.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.9, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 13.3
Catalog Number CAS 0018-0154   CAS 0018-0154; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture unknown
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description Bag made for tourist trade.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.1, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 17.8
Catalog Number CAS 0018-0155   CAS 0018-0155; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture unknown
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description Bag made for tourist trade.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.2, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 15.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0156   CAS 0018-0156; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Swahili
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Comoro Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Width = 18.2, Length = 36.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0159   CAS 0018-0159; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Swahili
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Comoro Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description Designs on these baskets are from Comoro Island, but very similar to Swahili baskets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.4, Max Diam = 24.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0160A,B   CAS 0018-0160A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Sudan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Width = 8.9, Length = 21.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0162   CAS 0018-0162; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture unknown
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description Bag made for tourist trade.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.9, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 35.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0164   CAS 0018-0164; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Swahili
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Comoro Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.9, Max Diam = 25.4
Catalog Number CAS 0018-0195   CAS 0018-0195; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Arab
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Zanzibar (Tanzania) or Comoro Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Doom palm leaves; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.1, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 39.4
Catalog Number CAS 0018-0196   CAS 0018-0196; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Arab
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Zanzibar (Tanzania) or Comoro Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Doom palm leaves; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.3, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 71.7
Catalog Number CAS 0018-0197   CAS 0018-0197; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Arab
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Zanzibar (Tanzania) or Comoro Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Doom palm leaves; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.8, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 59.1
Catalog Number CAS 0018-0198   CAS 0018-0198; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Arab
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Zanzibar (Tanzania) or Comoro Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Doom palm leaves; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.8, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 41.3
Catalog Number CAS 0018-0199   CAS 0018-0199; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Arab
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Zanzibar (Tanzania) or Comoro Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Doom palm leaves; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.8, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 43.8
Catalog Number CAS 0018-0200   CAS 0018-0200; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Zanzibar (Tanzania) or Comoro Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Doom palm leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.4, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 73.7
Catalog Number CAS 0018-0201   CAS 0018-0201; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Zanzibar (Tanzania) or Comoro Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 72.4
Catalog Number CAS 0018-0203   CAS 0018-0203; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Arab
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Zanzibar (Tanzania) or Comoro Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm fronds; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.8, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 40.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0205   CAS 0018-0205; Basket lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket lid
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Ethiopia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.2, Max Diam = 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0027-0011A,B   CAS 0027-0011A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Aniline (?) dyes; Pebbles or seeds (?)
Description Round basket with flat base and vertical sides, along with round lid with low sides and flat-topped central chamber containing small pebbles; Warp and weft material throughout basket and lid is spruce roots; Base and sides of basket, as well as the lid, all have areas that are woven in plain twining and areas that alternate between rows of plain twining and simple plaiting; Designs are woven mostly in false embroidery technique, using undyed and dyed (red and green) bear grass leaves and black maidenhair fern stems; Wide band around sides of basket is divided into 3 large and 3 small rectangular panels; Large panels contain series of wide chevrons (1 green one flanked by 2 straw-colored ones) with remaining end spaces filled in half in black and half in red, and small panels each contain 2 black bisected diamonds on straw-colored background; Narrow red and green band below main design band is woven of dyed spruce roots in plain twining; Top of lid is divided into two concentric bands which are subdivided into quadrants, decorated with red and green or black and green bars; red and green plain twined band of dyed spruce root encircles each band.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Rim Diam = 20.4, Max Diam = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0027-0012A,B   CAS 0027-0012A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, straight sides, and high shoulder with recessed rim, and corresponding lid with small knobbed handle, woven in a combination of several techniques; Warp material is cedar splints and primary weft material is bear grass; Base of basket is woven in plain twining technique with rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass and probably rye grass stems as the primary wefts; Horizontal cedar splint is inserted above shoulder and several more rows of twining are completed above it; Designs on sides are woven of aniline-dyed bear grass and consist of parallel black, yellow, and red bands along lower sides and a purple whale, blue and yellow inuksuit (Inuit term for stone rock cairns), and green and pink floral motif, each repeated twice around sides; Round lid has short side that fits over recessed rim of basket and short knob handle; Designs on lid are similar to those on basket, except whale and inuksuk (singular of inuksuit) only appear once; Knob and area around its base are black, encircled by band of small black triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.9, Rim Diam = 9.7, Max Diam = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0027-0013A,B   CAS 0027-0013A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark splints, Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides, high shoulder with recessed rim, and corresponding lid with slightly domed center and low sides that fit over basket's rim; Basket start is woven in plain plaiting technique, using cedar splints for both the warp and weft; Outer portion of base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems for the weft; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves for the weft; At the rim, a single wide cedar splint is added to form the rim and warp fibers are bent over and bound under the final row of twining; Designs on sides of basket consist of single black encircling band on lower sides and four full-figure images of black ducks with red feet around sides; Design on lid consists of large black circular design with serrated outer edges in center of lid, and plain black band along rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Rim Diam = 9.5, Max Diam = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0002   CAS 0032-0002; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 100.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0004   CAS 0032-0004; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 24.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0005   CAS 0032-0005; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 21.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0006   CAS 0032-0006; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0009   CAS 0032-0009; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 6.0, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0057   CAS 0032-0057; Woven object (rolled fiber encased in basketry)
Category Basketry
Object Name Woven object (rolled fiber encased in basketry)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.0, Length = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0059   CAS 0032-0059; Woven object (apron?)
Category Basketry
Object Name Woven object (apron?)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 38.1, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 21.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0060   CAS 0032-0060; Woven object (apron?)
Category Basketry
Object Name Woven object (apron?)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 38.1, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 21.6
Catalog Number CAS 0048-0002   CAS 0048-0002; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots
Description Oval scoop-shaped baby carrier woven entirely in open, plain and 3-strand twining with a wrapped rim.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.0, Depth = 22.0, Length = 65.5
Catalog Number CAS 0048-0003   CAS 0048-0003; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots
Description Oval, scoop-shaped baby carrier woven entirely in open, plain twining except for single row of 3-strand twining on each lower front corner; Rim is wrapped; Supplementary "warp" rods inserted into lower portion, probably to reinforce seat area; Remnants of decorative blue ribbon remain on both sides of carrier near top.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.8, Depth = 20.0, Length = 60.3
Catalog Number CAS 0048-0004   CAS 0048-0004; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Scoop-shaped model baby carrier whose lower portion is woven in open, 2-strand twining over paired warps; Warp material is peeled hazel shoots and primary weft material is conifer roots; Back and sides are woven in spaced 2-strand twining; Rim is coil-wrapped in alternating segments of bear grass leaves and woodwardia fern stems.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 24.0, Length = 49.0
Catalog Number CAS 0048-0005   CAS 0048-0005; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Scoop-shaped twined baby carrier with areas of exposed warps; Warp rods forming back are bent back upon themselves at bottom; Warps on sides are bent around and overlap in front where they are twined in pairs in 2-strand twining except for 2 rows of 3-strand twining; Coiled designs on rim and half-twist overlay designs on sides and back alternate bear grass and woodwardia fern.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Width = 15.0, Length = 34.0
Catalog Number CAS 0048-0006   CAS 0048-0006; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Scoop-shaped baby carrier woven entirely in 2-strand twining; Warp rods forming back are bent back upon themselves at bottom; Side warps are bent around and overlap at front, where close-space twining is over paired warps; On sides and back, paired rows of twining alternate with areas of exposed warps; Rim is woven in coiled stitch alternating blocks of bear grass and conifer roots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Width = 15.1, Length = 33.2
Catalog Number CAS 0048-0007   CAS 0048-0007; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves stems
Description Scoop-shaped baby carrier woven entirely in 2-strand twining in open-spaced technique; Warp rods forming back are bent back upon themselves at bottom; Warps along one side are bent around front and then continue up opposite side; Warps are paired on lower portion; Rim is finished in coiled stitch in alternate blocks of conifer root and bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Width = 13.0, Length = 32.1
Catalog Number CAS 0048-0008   CAS 0048-0008; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Glass beads
Description Scoop-shaped baby carrier whose back warp rods are bent back upon themselves at bottom; Side warps are bent around and overlap in front where they are paired and woven in 2-strand close-spaced twining; On sides and back, 3 close-spaced rows of twining (center one done in half-twist overlay) alternate with exposed warps; Coiled rim done in bear grass and woodwardia fern.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.6, Width = 8.7, Length = 22.6
Catalog Number CAS 0048-0009   CAS 0048-0009; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Scoop-shaped baby carrier woven entirely in 2-strand twining in open-spaced technique; Warp rods forming back are bent back upon themselves at bottom; Warps along sides are bent around and overlap in front; Rim is finished in coiled stitch in alternating blocks of bear grass, woodwardia fern, and maidenhair fern.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Width = 7.3, Length = 17.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0010   CAS 0048-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Deep, round basket with rounded base and inward sloping sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on outer base and bordering each design band; Warps are paired and crossed near rim; Reinforcing rod around rim is wrapped; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair fern in half-twist overlay and consists of bands with narrow zigzag alternating with bands of exposed warp.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.8, Rim Diam = 19.0, Max Diam = 22.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0011   CAS 0048-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round basket with flat base, rounded sides, and wide mouth; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair ferns and includes 3 units of diagonally stacked parallelograms which are further subdivided into solid and open triangular units; Borders along top and bottom alternate light and dark colors.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 13.0, Rim Diam = ca. 20.0, Max Diam = ca. 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0012   CAS 0048-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Goblet-shaped basket with conical base supporting a spherical mid-section with short, constricted neck; Woven primarily in plain twining with large areas of exposed warps and 3-strand twining on base; warp rods are paired at several points and crossed near both rims, the latter also reinforced with rod bundles and wrapped; Design in half-twist overlay is single band of diamonds around mid-section.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.6, Max Diam = 16.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0014   CAS 0048-0014; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Young woman's hat with rounded base and gently rounded sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining at basket start and single row of lattice twining at lower side and another just below rim; Design field is divided into 3 registers, each containing geometric designs woven in half-twist overlay technique; Primary design on central register is complex zigzag pattern that includes positive and negative triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.4, Max Diam = 16.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0015   CAS 0048-0015; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River or Karuk
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with rounded base and sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair ferns and is divided into 3 registers; Concentric bands decorate crown; Middle and rim register shows serrated-edged diagonal units with serrate-edged bands between registers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Max Diam = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0016   CAS 0048-0016; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Hemispherical young woman's hat with rounded base and sided; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair fern and is divided into 3 registers; Concentric bands decorate the crown; Middle register shows motif of 3 small triangles repeated 8 times and arranged in zigzag pattern; Rim register has 4 parallelograms.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.1, Max Diam = 17.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0017   CAS 0048-0017; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.); Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with rounded base and sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair ferns and is divided into 3 registers; Open circle with 5 small pendant triangles decorates the crown; Middle register shows serrated-edged triangular motif with diagonal; Rim register has parallelograms.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Max Diam = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0018   CAS 0048-0018; Basket start (unfinished)
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket start (unfinished)
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Base start of round basket woven in plain twining with several rows of 3-strand twining at start and one row of lattice twining at juncture of base and sides; Exterior design in half-twist overlay consists of 2 parallel black bands with 10 black rectangles pendant from outermost band; Warp rods are broken off at rim; Weft fiber ends on interior are unclipped.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.2, Max Diam = 11.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0019   CAS 0048-0019; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round, shallow conical basket woven in open, plain twining, with the rim wrapped in alternating blocks of bear grass and dyed woodwardia fern; Final row of twining is done in half-twist overlay with alternating stitches of bear grass and woodwardia fern.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.7, Max Diam = 9.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0020   CAS 0048-0020; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; String
Description Deep, oval basket with flat base and straight sides, woven in alternating bands of close-spaced plain twining and bands of exposed warps; Rim and two coiled bail handles attached at rim are wrapped; Twined bands on sides are decorated in half-twist overlay of bear grass and dyed woodwardia fern, showing central band of brown diamonds bisected by blue band.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.5, Depth = 14.1, Max Diam = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0021   CAS 0048-0021; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round, conical basket on wide, platform base; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining in center of base and along its outer edge; Warp rods are crossed at several places and both upper and lower rims are reinforced with wrapped rod bundles; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair and woodwardia fern in half-twist overlay and includes bands of triangles and areas of exposed warp rods.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.5, Rim Diam = 23.1, Max Diam = 27.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0022   CAS 0048-0022; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945-1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Shallow, oval plaque with braided rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining in center; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair ferns and consists of rectilinear meander following contours of plaque, bordered above and below by plain bands.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.3, Max Diam = 26.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0023   CAS 0048-0023; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945-1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Shallow, round plaque with braided rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining in center; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair fern in half-twist overlay and includes wide band containing 4 triangular units (lizard foot pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.9, Max Diam = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0024   CAS 0048-0024; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Shallow round tray with flaring sides, woven in 2-strand twining with several rows of 3-strand twining near start, and single row of 3-strand twining just below mid-section and around rim; Design on interior are in half-twist overlay and consist of concentric bands woven in alternating bear grass and maidenhair ferns, alternating with plain bands of bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Max Diam = 24.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0025   CAS 0048-0025; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945-1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Shallow, oval plaque with braided rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining in center; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair fern stems in half-twist overlay and consists of 4 geometric motifs of terraced triangles with pendant triangles (lizard foot pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.7, Max Diam = 28.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0026   CAS 0048-0026; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and curved sides and slightly in-curved rim, woven primarily in close-spaced, plain twining, with 3-strand twining on base and at juncture of base and sides; Design is in half-twist overlay and includes band of contiguous triangles in bear grass on base and stacked parallelograms (repeated 3 times on sides) in woodwardia and maidenhair fern on bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Rim Diam = 11.2, Max Diam = 12.0
Catalog Number CAS 0048-0027   CAS 0048-0027; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.2, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 49.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0028   CAS 0048-0028; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.7, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 27.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0038   CAS 0048-0038; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round storage basket with flat base and nearly vertical sides; Warp rods are bent over at rim and incorporated into coil-wrapped bundle of rim reinforcing rods that also forms 2 looped handles; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining, with 3-strand twining on base and sides; Design in half-twist overlay consists of zigzag band in bear grass and areas of exposed warps.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.0, Rim Diam = 45.5, Max Diam = 47.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0002   CAS 0059-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.7, Max Diam = 20.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0005   CAS 0059-0005; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Straw
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Max Diam = 63.5
Catalog Number CAS 0059-0010   CAS 0059-0010; Basket ladle
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket ladle
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 15.2, Length = 73.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0011   CAS 0059-0011; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm leaf; Cotton string
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.7, Max Diam = 38.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0013   CAS 0059-0013; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.2, Max Diam = 34.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0014   CAS 0059-0014; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.2, Max Diam = 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0015   CAS 0059-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.5, Max Diam = 19.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0016   CAS 0059-0016; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Width = 30.5, Length = 35.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0017   CAS 0059-0017; Wicker ball
Category Basketry
Object Name Wicker ball
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker; Paper
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0019   CAS 0059-0019; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Max Diam = 43.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0022   CAS 0059-0022; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Max Diam = 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0023   CAS 0059-0023; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.5, Width = 30.5, Length = 53.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0024A,B   CAS 0059-0024A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Max Diam = 19.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0030   CAS 0059-0030; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Width = 19.1, Length = 25.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0031   CAS 0059-0031; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Malaysia (Malaya) or Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Sarawak, Malaysia?
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.7, Max Diam = 45.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0032   CAS 0059-0032; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Malaysia (Malaya) or Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Sarawak, Malaysia?
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.7, Max Diam = 45.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0033   CAS 0059-0033; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.9, Max Diam = 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0034   CAS 0059-0034; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.1, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 29.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0035   CAS 0059-0035; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.8, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0036A,B   CAS 0059-0036A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Filipino?
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.6, Max Diam = 12.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0037   CAS 0059-0037; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino?
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.8, Max Diam = 43.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0041   CAS 0059-0041; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Max Diam = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0043   CAS 0059-0043; Wicker ball
Category Basketry
Object Name Wicker ball
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0044   CAS 0059-0044; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Filipino?
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Straw
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Max Diam = 63.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0072-0005A,B   CAS 0072-0005A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and vertical sides, with corresponding round flat lid with low sides that fit over rim of basket; Basket start begins with plaited cedar splints, followed by plain twining over most of the base, using rye grass stems as the weft; Outermost rows of base are woven in 3-strand twining technique, also using rye grass stems as weft; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft over cedar bark warps; Designs on sides of basket include band of blue and purple open rectangles, arranged in diagonal columns around the mid-section, framed below by blue and yellow bands and above by blue, purple, and yellow bands; Designs on top of lid include dark blue round motif in center that is edged in pink and encircled by a purple band, while design on sides of lid consists of narrow purple band on blue background; NOTE: absence of wide cedar splint forming recessed rim indicates a pre-1910 date.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Rim Diam = 9.8, Max Diam = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0072-0007A,B   CAS 0072-0007A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka)
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) (Cedrus sp.) bark splints; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small oval basket with flat base, vertical sides, and high shoulder with recessed rim, and corresponding flat oval lid with low sides that fit over rim of basket; Basket start consists of bound and crossed cedar splints that are then woven in plain twining technique using rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single wide cedar splint is added at rim to form recessed rim and warps are bent over it and bound into final row of twining; Designs on sides of basket include maroon and blue band along bottom edge of sides and line of red dashes on yellow background and framed between blue lines around upper sides, all on natural straw-colored background; Design on lid consists of dark blue oval design in center and line of red dashes on yellow background and framed between blue lines around perimeter of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.6, Width = 6.3, Length = 10.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0072-0008A,B   CAS 0072-0008A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka)
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark splints; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides, high shoulder with recessed rim, and corresponding round flat lid with low sides that fit over the basket's rim; Warp material is cedar bark splints; Base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket and entire lid are very finely woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single wide cedar splint is added at rim to form recessed rim, and warps are bent over it and bound into final row of twining; Designs on sides of basket include two registers of isolated words and letters; Lower register reads "THE WHITE LYLE THE" with lower border of blue and orange bands; Upper register reads "HITE WAL"; Registers are separated by double band of orange dashes on blue background; Designs on top and sides of lid include several concentric blue and orange bands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Rim Diam = 7.0, Max Diam = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0072-0010   CAS 0072-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf midrib (foundation); Split pandanus leaf (wrapping)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Max Diam = 22.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0073-0002   CAS 0073-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline (?) dyes
Description Small deep round basket with rounded base and flaring sides; Base of basket is woven in plain twining technique in its center and then in alternate rows of plaint twining and simple plaiting; Sides of basket are woven entirely in plain twining technique, except for a single row of 3-strand twining at the junction of the base and sides and another forming the final row of twining along the rim; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven in false embroidery technique, using dyed bear grass leaves, and consist of a band that encircles the mid-section of the basket and contains 4 bands of narrow parallelograms that are stacked diagonally, and whose present color is various shades of brown, but were probably originally green and red; Above and below the main design band is a single row woven in plain twining, in which one of the weft fibers is dyed green spruce root, resulting in a dashed line.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Max Diam = ca. 7.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0073-0004   CAS 0073-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Maidu, Patwin
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Plumas, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round cooking basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in redbud and consist of 4 large triangular motifs (2 comprised of stacked trapezoids flanked by triangles and surmounted by human figure and 2 comprised of stacked parallelograms flanked by triangles; Some of the triangles contain "H", "W", and inverted "V" shapes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.3, Max Diam = 51.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0001   CAS 0090-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Aniline dyes; Canvas cloth; Wool (?) yarn
Description Very large, deep round gathering basket with flat base and vertical sides; Base and sides of basket are woven in alternate rows of plain twining and simple plaiting, except single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides, and the final 2.5 cm around rim, which are woven entirely in plain twining; At juncture of base and sides, each warp is split into two smaller warps, resulting in a much finer weave on the sides than on the base; Warp rods are bent over at rim and bound in a false braid; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Basket is undecorated except for the plain twined band just below the rim, which consists of alternating red and green bands that are woven of dyed spruce roots; Two carrying straps or loops for attaching tumpline are made from short lengths of commercial green canvas-like cloth and are sewn with thread to interior of rim opposite each other; Traces of arrow-like designs woven of green wool (?) remain on the loop handles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 38.5, Max Diam = ca. 36.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0002   CAS 0090-0002; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods; Leather; Cow hide; Yarn
Description Round burden basket with flat bottom and slightly flared, vertical sides, woven entirely in 3-strand twining technique over paired warps; Two rows (approx. 1/3 up from base) are woven in 3-strand twining over 4 warps; Warp material is whole willow (?) shoots and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Two heavier serviceberry (?) rods are crossed on interior base and continue up sides as staves for extra support; Warps are bent over at rim and wrapped; Final reinforcing rod around rim is wrapped in leather; Designs on exterior of basket consist of 3 wide parallel bands; Lowest band is woven of dyed red willow shoots, while two upper bands are of natural and dyed red willow shoots and black devil's claw; Leather strips cover staves on exterior and are joined to leather covering on base; Leather fringes are pendant from 4 groups along rim; 3 groups each on stave covering, and from entire perimeter of leather covering on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.0, Max Diam = ca. 39.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0003   CAS 0090-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Large round and deep basket with rounded base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and the primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consist of large solid black circular area over entire base, with two parallel rectilinear zigzag lines forming a Greek-key or Greek-fret pattern around sides; Final rim coil is woven entirely of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Max Diam = 42.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0005   CAS 0090-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Seal skin
Description Round basket with wide flat base and slightly inward sloping sides, all woven in coiling technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; Approximately half of the base is woven as a flat pedestal base, while the outermost coils are raised approximately one-half coil higher; Designs consist of five pairs of vertically aligned squares around the sides of the basket, all woven of brown seal skin.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Rim Diam = 32.0, Max Diam = 33.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0008   CAS 0090-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round bowl-shaped basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Basket lacks actual designs except for random patterns formed by color variations of juncus weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Max Diam = 27.0
Catalog Number CAS 0090-0009   CAS 0090-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Deep round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven in coiling technique over bundle foundation; Designs include 4 vertical groups of stacked triangles (3 lines of triangles in black, 2 in red) called the arrow quiver design, framed above by a diamond back snake pattern in red and black, and segments of black ticking along rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Max Diam = 26.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0010   CAS 0090-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round acorn mush bowl with flat base and rounded sides, rising to straight rim; Woven primarily in plain twining, with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining on upper sides; Exterior design, in bear grass in half-twist overlay, consists of 2 bands of diagonally stacked triangles and parallelograms (known as "Sharp Tooth" pattern), separated by 2 rows of lattice twining.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Max Diam = 22.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0011   CAS 0090-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River, Yurok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round acorn mush bowl with flat base and rounded sides rising to straight rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining on sides; Design on upper sides, in bear grass in half-twist overlay, consists of wide zigzag band with 2 lattice twined rows through its center.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 20.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0012   CAS 0090-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round acorn mush basket with flat base and curving sides that rise up to a straight rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and single row of diagonal twining just below rim; Exterior design consists of zigzag line and band of solid triangles (woven in bear grass in half-twist overlay) on upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Max Diam = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0013   CAS 0090-0013; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round acorn mush basket with rounded base and gently curving sides rising to straight rim; Woven primarily in close-spaced, plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Exterior design, woven in bear grass in half-twist overlay, consists of 2 parallel bands of contiguous triangles with negative band between them; Pattern is known as "Sitting" or " Snake Nose" design.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Max Diam = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0014   CAS 0090-0014; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round acorn mush basket with rounded base and curving sides rising toward a straight rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand and diagonal twining on base and 2 rows of lattice twining on upper sides; Exterior design band on upper sides consists of row of negative contiguous triangles, done on background of bear grass woven in half-twist overlay.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.6, Rim Diam = 18.5, Max Diam = 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0015   CAS 0090-0015; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Indian hemp (?); Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Dyed porcupine quills
Description Round hat with flat base and flaring sides; woven in 2-strand twining; Warp ends are folded over at rim and bound into final row of twining; Weft on basket start is possibly Indian hemp cordage; Designs on sides are in full-twist overlay and include plain band at base and 3 columns of stacked triangles, each with superimposed column of negative diamonds, some of which are done in quill work.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.7, Max Diam = 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0016   CAS 0090-0016; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Deep, round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in dyed juncus rush leaves and consist of wide band around mid-section of basket, comprising numerous terraced, diagonal zigzag lines.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.9, Max Diam = 22.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0017   CAS 0090-0017; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mescalero Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Otero
Other Geographic Data Mescalero Apache Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems (?); Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves
Description Large round shallow basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiling technique over bundle foundation (on inner coils) and rod foundation (on outer coils); Warp material is probably sumac shoots and weft material is bleached and unbleached yucca leaves; Design is woven of unbleached yellow yucca leaves and consists of large 4-point star in center of basket and 4 large terraced V-shaped motifs around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.7, Max Diam = 50.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0018   CAS 0090-0018; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mescalero Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Otero
Other Geographic Data Mescalero Apache Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems (?); Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves and roots
Description Large round shallow basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiling technique over bundle foundation (on inner coils) and rod foundation (on outer coils); Warp material is probably sumac shoots and primary weft material is bleached yucca leaves; Design is woven of bleached and unbleached yellow yucca leaves and brown yucca root and consists of negative 4-point star in center of basket, outlined with larger positive 4-point star, with the points extending to the rim; Brown terraced triangle is located in each point of both the negative and positive stars; Wide terraced V-shape of unbleached yucca and terraced triangle of yucca root fill spaces between star's points around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Max Diam = 48.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0019   CAS 0090-0019; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mescalero Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Otero
Other Geographic Data Mescalero Apache Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves
Description Large round shallow basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiling technique over bundle foundation (on inner coils) and rod foundation (on outer coils); Warp material is probably sumac shoots and primary weft material is bleached yucca leaves; Designs are woven of unbleached yellow yucca leaves and consist of 4 triangles at cardinal directions in center of basket, enclosed within terraced rectangle whose corners touch the rim; 4 terraced triangles that are pendant from rim fill in spaces outside the terraced rectangle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Max Diam = 50.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0023   CAS 0090-0023; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Shallow, round bowl-shaped basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in natural and dyed juncus rush leaves and consist of wide band around side, framed above and below by 2-coil band of alternating light and dark rectangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Max Diam = ca. 41.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0026   CAS 0090-0026; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that taper in gradually toward rim; Coiled on bundle foundation; Design around mid-section consists of 2 wide, contiguous bands, each containing a zigzag line between upper and lower framing lines (positioning of the bands, one atop the other, actually forms open diamond patterns); Rim is completely wrapped in commercial fabric.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.8, Rim Diam = ca. 13.0, Max Diam = 35.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0027   CAS 0090-0027; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath or Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Oregon
County Modoc, Siskiyou, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1945)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) stems
Description Oval basket with flat base and slightly rounded sides; Woven in 2-strand twining with 1 row of lattice twining on base and 2 rows just below rim; Warp ends are folded over at rim and bound into final row of twining; Designs in 2-strand twining consist of concentric bands (dark brown and golden brown) on base and band of open rectangles, plain band and 4 goblet-shaped motifs on side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Width = ca. 28.5, Length = ca. 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0028   CAS 0090-0028; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted commercial wool thread
Description Deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides; Basket is woven entirely in open twined technique over crossed warps except for final few rows along rim, which are woven in plain twining; Primary warp and weft fibers are rye grass stems; Designs are woven of worst commercial wool yarn in a false embroidery technique and consist of 4 rows of spaced rectangles in black, gray-blue, orange and red and framed between upper and lowered framing line, all encircling upper half of basket and visible on exterior only; Narrow braided bale handle was originally attached to two points on rim opposite each other.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.7, Max Diam = ca. 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0029   CAS 0090-0029; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark
Description Conical double weave utilitarian hat with truncated, concave top (or base); Hat is woven primarily in plain twining technique on exterior with several rows of 3-strand twining along the junction of the base and sides and near the rim; Warp and weft material is cedar bark; Inner layer of hat is woven in alternating bands of plain twining and diagonal twining which is more coarse than the exterior; Interior also includes encircling headband woven at midlevel height; Hat is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.4, Max Diam = 28.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0030   CAS 0090-0030; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Max Diam = 28.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0031   CAS 0090-0031; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Wasco
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Oregon
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) stems; Corn (Zea mays) husk leaves; Wool yarn; Commercial fabric
Description Cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven in plain twining technique; Warp material is probably bulrush stems and primary weft material is bulrush stems; Rim is covered with cloth strip; Weft material used to start basket is white wool yarn; Designs are woven in wrapped twining technique using dyed dark brown corn husk leaves and/or bulrush leaves, and consist of free standing life forms arranged in columns, including 3 columns each of butterflies, fish, and quadrupeds, and 2 columns of humans; Columns of butterflies, humans, and quadrupeds each contain 5 figures and the columns of fish contain 8 figures.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.5, Rim Diam = 12.7, Max Diam = 14.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0032   CAS 0090-0032; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and curved sides rising to straight rim; Woven primarily in plain twining, with 3-strand twining on base; Rim includes area of exposed, crossed warp rods and reinforcing rod wrapped in bear grass; Design includes 2 concentric bands on interior base and 2 bands of negative diamonds on exterior, all in bear grass and maidenhair fern in half-twist overlay.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Rim Diam = ca. 15.5, Max Diam = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0033   CAS 0090-0033; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Haida
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Commercial cloth
Description Small round basket with flat base and vertical sides; Basket is woven in alternating rows of simple plaiting and plain twining, except for narrow band (approx. 1.5 cm wide) around rim which is woven entirely in plain twining; Single row of 3-strand twining is also present at juncture of base and sides; Warp rods are bent over at rim and bound under in a false braid; At juncture of base and sides, most warp rods on base are split into two smaller warp rods; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Plain twined band around rim may have originally shown a decorative design of dyed weft, but is now faded to a uniform brown; Two small commercial cloth loops are sewn with thread opposite each other to interior of rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Max Diam = 16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0034   CAS 0090-0034; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base, curved sides, and high shoulder; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs include zigzag band (with truncated peaks) around lower sides, band of closely spaced, terraced diagonals around mid-section, and band of "S" shapes around shoulder, all in dyed juncus.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.2, Rim Diam = 9.8, Max Diam = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0035   CAS 0090-0035; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and curved sides, tapering inward as they rise, forming a wide, short neck; Coiled on bundle foundation; Design consists of six diagonal columns of small rectangular units.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.9, Rim Diam = 9.4, Max Diam = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0036   CAS 0090-0036; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Globose basket with flat base, low shoulder, and curving sides that slope inward toward narrow rim; Warp rods are crossed just below rim and coil wrapped at rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair fern stems and includes plain bands and band of crosses on base and bicolored zigzag around upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Rim Diam = 7.0, Max Diam = 12.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0037   CAS 0090-0037; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base, flaring lower sides forming a very low shoulder, and upper sides sloping inward toward narrow diameter mouth; Designs are in dyed juncus rush leaves and consist of 6 paired vertical columns of stacked triangles, framed between upper and lower framing lines.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Rim Diam = 8.0, Max Diam = 14.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0038   CAS 0090-0038; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission (?)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane rods; Raffia leaves
Description Round basket with flat base, curved sides and in-curving rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation in grasshopper stitch technique; Designs are in dyed raffia leaves and consist of four-petal floral pattern (red and black) on base, and 2-coil band alternating red and black units just below rim; Plain black band outlines rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.3, Rim Diam = 8.0, Max Diam = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0039A,B   CAS 0090-0039A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka)
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dye
Description Small round barrel-shaped basket with flat base, rounded sides, and high shoulder with short rim, and corresponding round lid with slightly domed top and low sides that fit over basket's rim; Entire basket and lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using cedar bark as the warp and bear grass leaves as the weft; Base of basket is woven more coarsely than sides and lid; Single cedar splint forms rim and warp fibers are bent over it and bound into final row of twining; Designs on sides of basket include band of small alternating blue and straw-colored parallelograms around mid-section, flanked above and below by narrow bands of straw colored dots on blue background; Designs on lid consist of small blue floral motif in center, encircled by two blue bands near outer edges.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Rim Diam = ca. 4.0, Max Diam = 6.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0040   CAS 0090-0040; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture San Carlos Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Graham or Gila
Other Geographic Data San Carlos Apache Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Piñon pine (Pinus edulis) pitch; Wood
Description Jar-shaped water bottle with flat base, rounded sides, and high rounded shoulder that tapers to a tall wide neck with slightly flared rim; Basket is woven in plain diagonal twining technique; Warp and weft materials are probably sumac shoots; Two V-shaped wooden handles are attached to upper sides in close proximity, rather than directly opposite, to each other; Interior and exterior (including wooden handles) are heavily coated with brown piñon pine pitch; Trace of black line is evident around mid-section of basket, possibly applied with paint.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.5, Rim Diam = 8.5, Max Diam = 18.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0041   CAS 0090-0041; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Roots; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.5, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 35.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0042   CAS 0090-0042; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Roots; Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.3, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 35.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0043   CAS 0090-0043; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Roots; Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.3, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 35.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0054   CAS 0090-0054; Basket start (unfinished)
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket start (unfinished)
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Start of round flat basket lid, woven entirely in plain twining technique; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Design consists of single maroon band with green inner and outer edges, that encircles woven portion of basket and is woven of dyed spruce roots in plain twining technique; Overlaying this band and woven in a false embroidery technique, using dyed bear grass leaves, is a series of 6 linear motifs that alternate in color between white and yellow; Portions of warp fibers extend out a maximum of 9 cm beyond woven portion of basket. NOTE: This item was most likely intended to be a lid, because the base of a basket would not have been decorated on its underside.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 25.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0058   CAS 0090-0058; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River or Karuk
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round acorn mush basket with rounded base and rounded, in-curving sides; Woven primarily in close-spaced, plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining on upper sides; Design is done in bear grass in half-twist overlay and consists of wide zigzag band on upper sides, with 2 rows of lattice twining across the design for structural reinforcement.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Rim Diam = 16.2, Max Diam = 18.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0060   CAS 0090-0060; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Common dunebroom (Parryella filifolia) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems, Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Natural and/or aniline dyes
Description Round shallow plaque with flat center whose walls flare upward very gradually; Basket is woven entirely in wicker technique; Warp material is common dune broom stems and weft material is rabbitbrush stems; Most warp rods are clipped at rim and remaining ones are bent over and incorporated into bundle coil at rim that is coil-wrapped with yucca leaves; Design consists of wide concentric bands, each of which originally contained a geometric pattern of contrasting color; Lighter colored band in center is most prominent and appears to have had band of contiguous crosses (possibly yellow outlined in black) on white background; At least four different colors (white, black, orange and yellow?) are evident.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.7, Max Diam = 34.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0001   CAS 0091-0001; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Large round flat plaque, woven entirely in coiled technique over large bundle coils; Small yucca-wrapped suspension loop is sewn into final coil on reverse face; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and aniline dyed split yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of four large terraced V-shapes, each consisting of of a central terraced diamond flanked on either side by a terraced half diamond and a terraced triangle, with the various parts equally divided between red and green and all outlined in black; The arrangement of the V-shaped motifs produces a large negative four-petal floral design in the center of the plaque.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.1, Max Diam = 43.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0002   CAS 0091-0002; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Large flat round plaque, woven in coiled technique over bundle coils; Small suspension loop that is wrapped in dyed red yucca is woven into final rim coil at top of plaque; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and aniline-dyed split yucca leaves; Design consists of single stylized image of the Havasupai katsina, identified on the basis of the inverted red “V” design on the cheeks; Figure’s body and elaborate headdress are red, yellow, green, and black, all on natural sun-bleached background color.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.5, Max Diam = 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0003   CAS 0091-0003; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal and aniline dyes
Description Round nearly flat plaque woven in coiled technique over very large bundles; Warp material is galleta grass and weft material is split natural, vegetal and aniline dyed yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of four terraced V-shaped motifs that are half red and half green and edged in black, all on a sun-bleached background; Final coil also includes three large black tick marks and one short yellow segment edged in black.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.4, Max Diam = 31.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0004   CAS 0091-0004; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dye (sunflower seeds = black)
Description Flat round plaque woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is split and sun-bleached yucca leaves; Designs are woven of natural yellow and dyed black split yucca leaves and consist of a single large yellow outlined cross motif with four equidistant arms, bordered on either side in black; Small yucca-wrapped loop for hanging plaque is woven into final rim coil.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 21.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0005   CAS 0091-0005; Sifter basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Sifter basket
Culture Jemez Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Sandoval
Other Geographic Data Jemez Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Yucca (Yucca spp.) leaves; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stem or willow (Salix sp.) shoot
Description Deep round sifter basket with somewhat rounded base and rounded sides, rising to a wide mouth; Basket is woven entirely in plaited technique; Warp and weft material is split yucca leaves; Warps and wefts are grouped in pairs, and plaiting proceeds in an over 3/under 3 (pairs of warps/wefts) pattern, resulting in a design of concentric diamonds; Exterior side of split yucca leaves is turned toward interior for both warps and wefts, while exterior surface is turned toward exterior of basket; At the rim, both the warp and weft fibers are folded over a single heavy wooden stem that has been bent to form a continuous ring, and then stitched to themselves using a single row of yucca leaves in a twining technique; Ends of warps and wefts are trimmed approximately 4.5 cm below the twined row.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.5, Max Diam = 42.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0006   CAS 0091-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.4, Max Diam = 29.2
Catalog Number CAS 0091-0009A,B   CAS 0091-0009A,B; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.9, Max Diam = 10.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0010   CAS 0091-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Max Diam = 12.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0011A,B   CAS 0091-0011A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves, Vegetal and aniline dyes
Description Round basket with nearly flat base and very rounded sides that slope inward toward the rim; Basket is woven entirely in coiled technique over large bundle coils; Pair of coil-wrapped loops are woven into final rim coil and coil-wrapped bail handle is attached to them; Separate round coiled lid is nearly flat and has single coil-wrapped loop woven into rim coil; Warp fiber is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and aniline dyed split yucca leaves; Designs on sides of basket consist of 4 terraced diamonds that are vertically bisected by black line and outlined in black; Two of the diamonds are half yellow and half red, while the other two are half green and half red, all on natural sun-bleached background color; Designs on lid consist of 6 small terraced diamonds that radiate out from the center; 2 of the diamonds are red, 2 are green, and 2 are purple and all are outlined in black on natural sun bleached background; Coil wrapping on lid's loop handle is red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.1, Rim Diam = 11.8, Max Diam = 16.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0012   CAS 0091-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Max Diam = 12.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0014   CAS 0091-0014; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Width = 16.5, Length = 22.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0015   CAS 0091-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Width = 15.9, Length = 22.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0020   CAS 0091-0020; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi or Zuni Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County Navajo, AZ or McKinley, NM
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Scrub sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves
Description Round utilitarian peach tray with flat base and gently flaring sides; Basket is woven entirely in wicker technique using single wefts over multiple warps; Warp material is whole, unpeeled scrub sumac stems and weft material is whole peeled and unpeeled scrub sumac stems; Design consists of alternating light and dark rectangular blocks that are arranged in a checkerboard pattern, accomplished by alternate use of peeled and unpeeled weft stems; At rim, one stem in each warp group or bundle is bent over and incorporated into rim bundle that is coil-wrapped with yucca leaves; Remaining warp stems are clipped at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Max Diam = 46.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0021   CAS 0091-0021; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture White Mountain Apache (?)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods; Rafia grass leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Warp material is whole willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and aniline dyed (maroon and green) raffia grass, and include round black circular area in center, encircled by rectilinear meandering band, 3 closely spaced terraced zig bands, band of maroon crosses outlined in black (band also includes 4 human and 2 dog figures), and finally band of black dogs and green triangles and terraced diagonals; Final rim coil is woven entirely in black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Max Diam = 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0024   CAS 0091-0024; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consist of large solid black circular area covering most of the base, and a continuous lineal band with both horizontal and diagonal segments that forms a row of contiguous open truncated triangles around the sides; Final rim coil is woven entirely of black devil's claw in a false braid stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Max Diam = 11.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0025   CAS 0091-0025; Basket (unfinished?)
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket (unfinished?)
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves
Description Small round basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven entirely in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; Unlike most coiled baskets, this one has a coil terminus on the base, followed by a separate coil around the junction of the base and sides, and finally an entirely new coil begins the sides; Basket is completely undecorated; Length of exposed fibers in final rim coil suggests this basket may have been left unfinished.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Max Diam = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0026   CAS 0091-0026; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Fort Egbert and Eagle City
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1901-1903
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots and roots
Description Small round basket with flat base and deep, slightly flared sides rising to a wide mouth and plain rim; Basket is woven in coiled technique over single-rod foundation; Warp material is peeled willow shoots and weft material is peeled willow roots; Basket is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Max Diam = 11.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0027   CAS 0091-0027; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Fort Egbert and Eagle City
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1901-1903
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots and roots; Wool yarn; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with wide, flat base and rounded sides that curve inward slightly toward the rim; Basket is woven in coiled technique over single-rod foundation; Warp material is peeled willow shoots that have been carefully sized, and the weft material is peeled and split willow roots; Designs are woven of wool yarn and consist of band of red and green "Z" motifs (lying on their sides) that encircles the mid-section of the basket, framed above and below by paired black and yellow dashed lines.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.1, Rim Diam = 11.8, Max Diam = 17.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0028   CAS 0091-0028; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Piñon pine (Pinus edulis) pitch; Ochre; Leather
Description Small jar-shaped water bottle with flat base, rounded body, and high rounded shoulder that tapers to a short slightly constricted neck with flaring rim; Basket is woven in plain diagonal twining technique; Warp and weft material is sumac shoots; Warp rods are bent over at rim and concealed in a false braid; Interior and exterior are heavily coated with piñon pine pitch mixed with red ochre; Leather lace is tied around neck.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.5, Rim Diam = 8.9, Max Diam = 19.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0029   CAS 0091-0029; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Walapai
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Northwestern Arizona
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Red willow (Salix bonplandiana ?) shoots
Description Deep cylindrical basket with rounded base and vertical sides, woven in plain twining technique at the start, and then in diagonal twining for the remainder of the basket; Warps are bent over at rim and incorporated into reinforcing bundle that is coil-wrapped; Warp material is whole, unpeeled willow shoots and weft material is split unpeeled willow shoots that are woven with the bark side facing inward; Designs are woven of split, unpeeled red willow shoots and consist of 3 bands of alternating dark and light diagonal bars (woven of red willow with bark facing outward and other willow with bark facing inward, respectively) that encircle sides of basket; Final two rows of twining below rim are woven with the bark side of the willow facing outward; Coil wrapping on rim bundle alternates light (split willow with bark facing inward) and dark (red willow with bark facing outward) blocks of color.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.3, Max Diam = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0030   CAS 0091-0030; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Walapai
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Northwestern Arizona
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Red willow (Salix bonplandiana ?) shoots
Description Deep cylindrical basket with rounded base and vertical slightly flared sides, woven in plain twining technique at the start, and then in diagonal twining for the remainder of the basket; Warps are bent over at rim and incorporated into reinforcing bundle that is coil-wrapped; Warp material is whole, unpeeled willow shoots and weft material is split unpeeled willow shoots that are woven with the bark side facing inward; Designs are woven of split, unpeeled red willow shoots and consist of 3 bands of alternating dark and light diagonal bars (woven of red willow with bark facing outward and other willow with bark facing inward, respectively) that encircle sides of basket; Final two rows of twining below rim are woven with the bark side of the willow facing outward; Coil wrapping on rim bundle alternates light (split willow with bark facing inward) and dark (red willow with bark facing outward) blocks of color.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.2, Max Diam = 22.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0031   CAS 0091-0031; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods; Cottonwood (Populus sp.) shoots; Unidentified wood
Description Large round jar-shaped water bottle with concave base, rounded sides, and high broad shoulder that tapers inward to a wide tall neck with flaring rim; Basket is woven primarily in plain diagonal twining, with two rows each of 3-strand twining on base and at shoulder; Warp material is whole unpeeled willow shoots and primary weft material is unpeeled split willow shoots, with the bark turned toward interior of basket; Warp rods are bent over at rim and included in a coil that is partially wrapped with peeled and split cottonwood (?) shoots and partially with black devil's claw; Two V-shaped wooden handles are attached vertically across shoulder with additional cottonwood (?) fibers; Basket was never covered with traditional coating of piñon pine pitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.6, Rim Diam = 15.4, Max Diam = 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0032   CAS 0091-0032; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small deep round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides; Base of basket is woven in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting techniques, and sides are woven entirely in plain twining; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Wide design band around mid-section of basket is woven in plain twining technique, using dyed gray-green spruce roots as the background and dyed red spruce roots along the edges; Overlaying this band and woven in false embroidery, using undyed bear grass leaves are 3 large "I" motifs, alternating with 3 concentric cross motifs that are woven of dyed yellow and black bear grass leaves; Designs also include narrow red and gray-green band along rim, single-row gray-green band at junction of base and sides, and dashed bright green spiral band that encircles center of base, all of which are woven of dyed spruce roots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Max Diam = ca. 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0033A,B   CAS 0091-0033A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides, along with round domed lid with wide flat knob handle and low sides that fit over the basket's rim; Both basket and lid are woven in plain twining technique except one band of 3-strand twining at juncture of base and sides of the basket and another along edge of lid; Warp material and primary weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven in plain twining on base and consist of two concentric bands of dyed green spruce root; Designs on sides are woven in false embroidery technique of dyed bear grass and consist of 3 bands, each composed of 4 very wide S-shaped motifs in alternate colors of green and orange; Designs on lid are also woven in false embroidery and consist of 2 concentric bands (1 on knob handle and 1 on top of lid) that are divided into parallelogram-shaped segments in solid colors of orange or green dyed bear grass and black maidenhair fern; In both rows of 3-strand twining, 1 of the wefts is dyed green.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.3, Max Diam = 15.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0034   CAS 0091-0034; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round, shallow basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and weft material is split yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and consists of two bands of contiguous open terraced diamonds around sides of basket; Rim is woven of alternating yucca leaves and devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.6, Max Diam = 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0035A,B   CAS 0091-0035A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel or Wade Hampton
Other Geographic Data Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Seal skin
Description Deep round basket with flat base, straight sides, high inward sloping shoulder, and short neck with wide mouth; Corresponding lid is generally domed, rising gradually to rounded top and braided loop handle; Both basket and lid are woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and primary weft material is rye grass leaves; Strips of brown seal skin are woven in among weft stitches on every third row; Seal skin strip on bottom most row is dyed red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.0, Rim Diam = 16.5, Max Diam = 28.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0037   CAS 0091-0037; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves; Nettle (Urtica dioica) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Conical burden basket woven in 2-strand twining with single row of 3-strand twining just below rim; Warp ends are folded over at rim and bound into final row of twining; Designs are in full-twist overlay and include 3 diagonal columns of stacked parallelograms with small open diamond and cross motifs in intervening spaces.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.6, Max Diam = ca. 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0038   CAS 0091-0038; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut or Inupiat
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands or Northwest Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass stems
Description Deep round basket with relatively flat base and straight, vertical sides; Basket is woven entirely in open 2-strand twining, with the rows of twining being widely spaced on the base and more closely spaced on the sides; Warp material is rye grass stems and they are paired on base, while on the sides one warp from each pair moves alternately to the left or right in each succeeding twined row; Near the rim, two sets of paired warps are crossed for decorative purposes; Warps are bend over at rim and partially incorporated into final row which is done in 3-strand braiding.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.0, Max Diam = ca. 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0043   CAS 0091-0043; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Fort Egbert and Eagle City
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1901-1903
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) roots; Glass beads; Leather
Description Deep cylindrical basket that is slightly ovoid in shape; Vertical sides are fashioned from a single piece of birch bark with the exterior surface facing outward and lashed with willow root to a separate piece of bark to form the base; Two separate bark strips are lashed to the exterior of the rim for additional support and secured with a bundle of whole willow shoots that are coil-wrapped with willow roots; Five faceted turquoise-colored glass beads are sewn into the coil-wrapping along the rim; Short buckskin carrying strap is threaded through rim bundle at two points opposite each other.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.4, Max Diam = 16.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0044   CAS 0091-0044; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Fort Egbert and Eagle City
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1901-1903
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) roots
Description Deep square basket with flat base, vertical sides, and wide, round mouth; Basket is essentially made from a single sheet of birch bark that has been trimmed and folded to shape, with the overlapping joins secured with willow root lashings; Natural white exterior color of the bark faces outward; Several separate bark strips overlap each other around the exterior rim and are secured with a single rod (or possible small bundle of rods) around the rim that is coil-wrapped with willow roots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.4, Max Diam = 22.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0045   CAS 0091-0045; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Fort Egbert and Eagle City
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1901-1903
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) shoot and roots; Goose (?) quills; Aniline dye
Description Deep rectangular basket with flat base, vertical sides, and wide oval mouth; Basket is essentially made from a single sheet of birch bark that has been trimmed and folded to shape, with the overlapping joins lashed together with willow roots; Natural white exterior of the bark faces outward; Rim is reinforced with single wooden rod that is lashed to the sides with a coil-wrapping of willow roots; Design is woven of dyed red and blue bird (goose?) quills that are woven into the coiled rim in a ribbon beading technique at the four cardinal directions.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.9, Width = 22.9, Length = 25.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0046   CAS 0091-0046; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Fort Egbert and Eagle City
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1901-1903
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) shoot and roots
Description Rectangular basket with flat base and vertical sides; Basket is essentially made from a single sheet of birch bark that has been trimmed and folded to shape, with the overlapping joins held in place by a heavy rod that encircles the exterior rim of the basket and is lashed to the sides with a coil-wrapping of willow roots; Natural white exterior of bark faces outward.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Width = 22.0, Length = 28.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0050   CAS 0091-0050; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Fort Egbert and Eagle City
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1901-1903
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) shoot and roots; Leather
Description Small basket with square base, slightly flared sides, and wide round mouth; Basket is essentially made from a single sheet of birch bark that has been trimmed and folded to shape, with the overlapping joins lashed together with willow roots; Natural white exterior of bark faces outward; Separate narrow strip of bark encircles exterior rim of basket for additional support and is secured with a split rod that encircles exterior of rim and another one that encircles the interior rim and together are coiled wrapped into a bundle with willow roots; Short native-tanned leather carrying strap is threaded through rim at two points opposite each other.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Max Diam = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0051   CAS 0091-0051; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Fort Egbert and Eagle City
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1901-1903
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) shoot and roots; Leather
Description Small basket with square base, slightly flared sides, and wide round mouth; Basket is essentially made from a single sheet of birch bark that has been trimmed and folded to shape, with the overlapping joins lashed together with willow roots; Natural white exterior of bark faces outward; Separate narrow strip of bark encircles exterior rim of basket for additional support and is secured with a split rod that encircles exterior of rim and another one that encircles the interior rim and together are coiled wrapped into a bundle with willow roots; Short native-tanned leather carrying strap is threaded through rim at two points opposite each other.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Max Diam = 8.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0069   CAS 0091-0069; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.8, Rim Diam = 29.8, Max Diam = 41.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0091-0079   CAS 0091-0079; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems (?); Martynia (devil's claw); Paint; Leather; Wire; Muslin cloth
Description Large round burden basket with concave base and vertical flaring sides, woven primarily in plain twining with single row of 3-strand twining around middle of basket; Warp material is probably whole willow shoots and primary weft material is unpeeled split willow shoots; Pair of heavier staves are crossed on base and are woven into interior sides for added strength; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil wrapped; Second coil of 2 willow rods and heavy gauge wire is added to rim and coil wrapped in leather; Designs on exterior sides consist of 3 parallel bands; Lowest band shows diagonal bars in natural willow alternating with painted red bars, separated by black devil's claw and bordered by devil's claw framing lines; Center band shows a wide negative zigzag on a black devil's claw background; Upper band shows shows alternating red willow and black devil's claw diagonal bands; 4th very narrow band of painted red dashes is located just below rim; Piece of native-tanned leather with zigzag outer edge covers exterior base, with red muslin cloth strip sewn beneath edges of leather; 4 leather bands extend from leather patch up sides of basket and over rim; Leather bands and patch on base are decorated with numerous leather fringes; Leather loops for attaching tumpline are laced through two of the leather bands and secured on interior with heavy wooden staves.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.7, Max Diam = 44.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0095-0018A,B   CAS 0095-0018A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base and vertical sides, along with round lid with low sides and wide, flat-topped knob handle that contains seeds or pebbles to produce rattle sound; Base of basket, final 1.5 cm on upper sides of basket, and interior center of lid are woven in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting; Remainder of sides of basket and lid are woven in plain twining technique, except for single row of 3-strand twining along the rim on both the basket and lid; Warp and weft material of both the basket and lid is spruce roots; Wide design band around mid-section of basket is woven in plain twining using dyed purple spruce roots as the weft; Overlaying the purple weft background are six outlined terraced "S" motifs, woven of bear grass leaves in a false embroidery technique and alternating between undyed straw color and dyed red; Designs on lid are all woven of dyed bear grass leaves in a false embroidery technique, and include floral motif on top of knobbed lid with 4 dark gray petals, encircled by red and dark gray bands; Design on top of lid include 2 parallel rectilinear dark gray bands and 6 red rectangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Rim Diam = 13.1, Max Diam = 13.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0095-0019A,B   CAS 0095-0019A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves, Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and high shoulder with recessed rim, and corresponding round lid with slightly domed top and short knob handle; Warp material throughout is cedar bark splints; Central area of base is woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark splints as both warp and weft; Outer portion of base is woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single wide cedar bark splint encircles basket above shoulder, forming the recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Designs on base of basket include several concentric bands in colors of brown and orange, and red; Designs on sides of basket include parallel bands along lower sides in colors of green, yellow and purple and scene showing three hunters in dugout canoe pursuing a whale that has already been harpooned, all in purple and green; 3 small ducks in same colors complete the scene; Designs on lid include purple knob handle, surrounded by whirling motif in colors of green, purple, and yellow; Wide band in colors of green, yellow, and purple encircles sides of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Rim Diam = 9.2, Max Diam = 9.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0097-0001   CAS 0097-0001; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods; Leather, Paint; Commercial canvas belt; Wire
Description Small round burden basket with concave base and flaring sides, woven primarily in plain diagonal twining; Warp material is whole willow shoots and primary weft material is unpeeled split willow shoots; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped; Second and final rim coil is also coil-wrapped over 3-rod bundle of willow shoots and small gauge wire; Designs on exterior sides are woven of black devil's claw and painted red willow shoots and consist of two bands of alternating red and black diagonal bars; Exterior base of basket is covered with piece of native-tanned leather, with four bands extending up sides and over rim, all of which are decorated with leather fringes; Additional fringes are pendant from rim in areas between leather bands; Piece of heavy woven military belt is tied to leather loops on two of the vertical leather bands to serve as tumpline.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.6, Max Diam = 27.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0097-0002   CAS 0097-0002; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Western Apache or Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Piñon pine (Pinus edulis) pitch; Twine
Description Small jar-shaped water bottle with concave base, rounded body, and high rounded shoulder that tapers to a short slightly constricted neck with flaring rim; Basket is woven in plain diagonal twining with single row of 3-strand twining on lower side; Warp and weft materials is sumac shoots; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped; 2 V-shaped wooden handles are attached at shoulder in close proximity, rather than opposite, to each other; Carrying strap is of 2-ply commercial twine; Interior and exterior of basket and handles are covered with dark brown piñon pine pitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.7, Rim Diam = 10.7, Max Diam = 20.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0097-0003   CAS 0097-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Oval basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven in 3-strand twining on the base and in plain twining on sides; Single row of lattice twining along outer edge of base provides added structural support and also forms a footed base; Warp fibers are bent over at rim and incorporated into a bundle which is coil-wrapped in split redbud shoots; Warp material is hazel shoots and primary weft material is conifer roots; Designs on sides are woven in full-twist overlay technique, using black maidenhair fern stems on a background of natural colored bear grass stems, and consist of an elaborate terraced zigzag band comprising negative geometrics (possibly deer rib pattern), and 6 large cross-shaped motifs just below the rim; Final rows of twining just below rim alternate light and dark overlay materials.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.1, Width = 14.1, Length = 26.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0097-0004   CAS 0097-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Small round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward slightly at the rim, woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and along final row of twining at rim; Warp fibers are clipped above rim; Warp material is hazel shoots and primary weft material is conifer roots; Designs on side are woven in full-twist overlay technique, using natural colored bear grass leaves for the background and black maidenhair fern stems for the actual designs, which consist of a band of 5 open diamonds (wolf's eye pattern) with triangle pendant atop each diamond, all framed between upper and lower framing lines that alternate light and dark overlay materials.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Rim Diam = 11.0, Max Diam = 12.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0097-0005A,B   CAS 0097-0005A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown (same as CAS 0097-0006A,B)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dye
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim, and corresponding flat round lid with low sides that fit over basket's rim; Warp material is cedar bark throughout basket and lid; Center of base of basket is woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark splints as both warp and weft; Outer portion of base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket begin with one row of 3-strand twining, followed by two rows of plain twining, followed by a cedar slat, and then two additional rows of plain twining; Remainder of sides of basket is woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Wide cedar bark slat forms recessed rim, with the warps bent over it and bound into the final row of twining; Top of lid is woven in wrapped twining technique and sides are woven in plain twining on either side of wide cedar bark splint; Designs on side include dyed red weft used for plain twined areas and two segments of short black diagonal lines around mid-section; Designs on lid include red circular motif in center and dyed red weft used in plain twined areas on sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Rim Diam = 6.8, Max Diam = 7.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0097-0006A,B   CAS 0097-0006A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown (same as CAS 0097-0005A,B)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dye
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim, and corresponding flat round lid with low sides that fit over basket's rim; Warp material is cedar bark throughout basket and lid; Center of base of basket is woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark splints as both warp and weft; Outer portion of base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket begin with one row of 3-strand twining, followed by two rows of plain twining, followed by a cedar slat, and then two additional rows of plain twining; Remainder of sides of basket is woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Wide cedar bark slat forms recessed rim, with the warps bent over it and bound into the final row of twining; Top of lid is woven in wrapped twining technique and sides are woven in plain twining on either side of wide cedar bark splint; Designs on side include dyed red weft used for plain twined areas and two segments of short black diagonal lines around mid-section; Designs on lid include red circular motif in center and dyed red weft used in plain twined areas on sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Rim Diam = 6.7, Max Diam = 7.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0097-0007A,B   CAS 0097-0007A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown (same as CAS 0097-0008A,B)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dye
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim, and corresponding round flat lid with low sides that fit over basket's rim; Cedar bark is the warp material throughout the basket and the lid; Center of base on basket is woven in simple plaiting, using cedar bark splints as both warp and weft; Outer portion of base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft, and ending with single row of 3-strand twining; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single wide cedar bark splint forms recessed rim of basket, with the warps bent over and bound into the final row of twining; Designs on sides of basket include narrow black line that encircles lower sides and 3 bird motifs with black bodies and red heads and feet around mid-section; Designs on lid include large negative sun or floral motif in center on black background and black band along rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Rim Diam = 9.2, Max Diam = 9.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0097-0008A,B   CAS 0097-0008A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown (same as CAS 0097-0007A,B)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dye
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim, and corresponding round flat lid with low sides that fit over basket's rim; Cedar bark is the warp material throughout the basket and the lid; Center of base on basket is woven in simple plaiting, using cedar bark splints as both warp and weft; Outer portion of base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft, and ending with single row of 3-strand twining; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single wide cedar bark splint forms recessed rim of basket, with the warps bent over and bound into the final row of twining; Designs on sides of basket include narrow black line that encircles lower sides and 3 bird motifs with black bodies and red heads and feet around mid-section; Designs on lid include large negative sun or floral motif in center on black background and black band along rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.4, Rim Diam = 9.0, Max Diam = 9.9
Catalog Number CAS 0103-0001   CAS 0103-0001; String bag
Category Basketry
Object Name String bag
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Reserve: Arnhem Land
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark string
Description Rectangular carrying bag woven entirely of native cordage in a looped netting technique; Final row of loops around opening at top are looped around single cord; Bundle of 3 to 5 2-ply cords are tied to upper corners of bag, forming carrying strap; Design on bag consists of alternate light and dark brown bands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 29.0
Catalog Number CAS 0103-0003   CAS 0103-0003; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Filipino?
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.2, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 50.2
Catalog Number CAS 0108-0001   CAS 0108-0001; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.8, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 53.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0002   CAS 0108-0002; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.2, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 31.0
Catalog Number CAS 0108-0003   CAS 0108-0003; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.2, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 45.3
Catalog Number CAS 0108-0004   CAS 0108-0004; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.8, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 50.4
Catalog Number CAS 0108-0005   CAS 0108-0005; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.5, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 43.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0006   CAS 0108-0006; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.7, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 35.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0008   CAS 0108-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data Northeastern California
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and globose lower body whose sides taper inward and then rise vertically to form a short, but very wide neck with a straight rim; Basket is woven primarily in plain twining technique, with bands of 3-strand twining alternating with bands of plain twining on base; Warp material is hazel shoots and primary weft material is conifer roots; Designs are woven in full-twist overlay technique, using natural colored bear grass leaves as the background and black maidenhair fern stems for the actual designs, which consists of a wide zigzag band with serrated outer edges and overlaid by a narrow negative terraced zigzag line; Solid black line encircles rim and 2 large concentric circles (woven of bear grass leaves) decorate the base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.1, Rim Diam = 21.2, Max Diam = 25.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0009   CAS 0108-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides, curving inward toward rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation in spaced-stitch technique; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and consist of plain band just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Rim Diam = 12.0, Max Diam = 16.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0010   CAS 0108-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Vancouver Island or Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems (?); Aniline (?) dyes
Description Rectangular basket with flat base and slightly flared sides; Warp and primary weft material is cedar bark; Base of basket is woven in simple plaiting technique, using very wide cedar bark slats for both warp and weft; Outer edges of base are woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems (?) as the weft; Sides of basket are woven entirely in wrapped twining technique, with the warps bent over at the rim and bound into the final rows of twining; Design on sides of basket are woven of dyed weft and consist of single dark brown band encircling lower side and traces of other concentric bands (possibly orange and blue or gray) covering the remaining area on the side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Width = 21.5, Length = ca. 17.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0011   CAS 0108-0011; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with rounded base and sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining near base and rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair fern and is divided into 3 registers; On crown are concentric bands; Middle and rim registers show units of diagonally stacked triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0012   CAS 0108-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base and vertical sides; Center of base of basket and lower 2/3 of sides are woven in plain twining technique, while outermost portion of base and final 2 cm below rim on sides are woven in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting techniques; Single row of 3-strand twining is used at junction of base and sides; Warp material and wet material is spruce roots; Basket probably had fitted lid originally; Designs are woven of dyed spruce root in plain twining and of undyed bear grass leaves in false embroidery technique, and consist of concentric bands (3 blue-gray and 1 red) on the base, woven of dyed spruce root in a beading technique, a variation of plain twining in which 1 of the 2 weft fibers is a different color; Designs on sides of basket consist of a wide blue-gray band with lower red edge that encircles mid-section of basket, woven of dyed spruce roots in plain twining technique; Overlaying the blue-gray band is a rectilinear meander pattern, woven of undyed bear grass in false embroidery technique, resulting in a reciprocating pattern of blue-gray "T" shapes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Max Diam = 14.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0013   CAS 0108-0013; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Vancouver Island or Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and vertical sides; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is rye grass stems; Base start of basket is plaited cedar bark slats which are then split to form numerous warps that are woven together in plain twining technique; Warps are bent over at rim and bound into final row of twining; Decorative elements are woven in ribbon beading technique and consist of strips of dyed green or purple bear grass leaves that are positioned vertically at regular intervals around exterior sides of basket and a single strip of bear grass leaves that encircles upper sides just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Max Diam = 13.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0014   CAS 0108-0014; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel or Wade Hampton
Other Geographic Data Nushagak River area, Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Beach grass; Wool yarn
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides with high shoulder and in-curving rim; Basket probably was originally lidded; Woven entirely in coiled technique over bundle foundation, using smaller coils and narrower weft material than is typical of traditional Yup'ik coiled basketry; Warp and weft material is beach grass; Decoration consists of embroidered plant and star motifs, arranged in 10 columns of alternating motifs; Each column contains 3 motifs, in colors of yellow, red, green, and purple.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.3, Rim Diam = 11.5, Max Diam = 20.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0015   CAS 0108-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Goblet-shaped basket with flaring base and conical shaped upper portion; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Rims on base and upper portion are reinforced with rod bundle and wrapped; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia fern in half-twist overlay and consists of concentric bands on base and bands of positive and negative diamonds and triangles on upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.1, Max Diam = 17.3
Catalog Number CAS 0108-0016   CAS 0108-0016; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data Northwestern California
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Scoop-shaped twined baby carrier with warps forming back doubled back on themselves at bottom; Warps on sides are folded around and overlap at front where they are twined in pairs in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on corners; Sides and back are all woven in 2-strand twining; Coiled rim is wrapped in alternating blocks of bear grass and woodwardia fern.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Width = 21.2, Length = 45.9
Catalog Number CAS 0121-0001   CAS 0121-0001; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Wailaki
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Leather
Description Conical shaped burden basket with flaring sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on lower sides and 2 rows of lattice twining on lower interior; Reinforcing rod on interior of rim is coil-wrapped; Weft fibers on basket start are leather; Designs in bear grass in full-twist overlay and include multi-lined zigzag bands on side and band of diamonds just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 42.0, Max Diam = 46.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0001   CAS 0127-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round mush boiler basket with flat base and gently curved, flaring sides; Coiled on 3-bundle foundation; Designs on sides include 4 pairs of vertical zigzags (increasing in width as they rise) forming negative diamonds between them and 3 vertical columns of stacked triangles; Design on base is obliterated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.7, Max Diam = 35.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0002   CAS 0127-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Panamint Shoshone (Timbisha Shoshone) (possibly Gabrieliño*)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Tree yucca [Joshua tree] (Yucca brevifolia) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and deep, flaring sides; Woven on 3-rod coil; Design is in dyed bulrush roots and tree yucca roots and consists of 3 composite and bicolored, terraced zigzags and 1 single zigzag, all rising from base to rim; 4 areas of dark and light ticking decorate the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.6, Max Diam = 37.0
Catalog Number CAS 0127-0003   CAS 0127-0003; Basketry covered bottle
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Tall-necked green wine (?) bottle with basketry covering, woven mostly in diagonal twining with 2 rows of 3-strand twining at rim; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped; Short ring-base, coiled on single rod foundation is attached to base; Designs on sides include 5 bands in redbud, dyed (black) bracken fern root, and spring-peeled (brown) and dyed (green and yellow) willow.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.7, Rim Diam = 3.5, Max Diam = 11.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0004   CAS 0127-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Cahuilla
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Riverside
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems (?); Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round bowl-shaped basket with flat base and curved, flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Design is in dyed juncus rush stems and consists of 8 single-coil bands on lower 2/3 of sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.4, Max Diam = 28.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0005   CAS 0127-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Sierra Miwok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Mono
Other Geographic Data Sutter Creek area (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in dyed bracken fern and consist of terraced zigzag band around mid-section and band of 6 open, terraced diamonds around upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Max Diam = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0006   CAS 0127-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River, Yurok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Deep, round acorn mush basket with flat base and curving sides that rise up to a straight rim; Woven primarily in close-spaced, plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining near rim; Exterior design just below rim is done in bear grass in half-twist overlay and consists of two bands of triangles, with two rows of lattice twining between them.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Max Diam = 22.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0007   CAS 0127-0007; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with flat base and curving sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair fern and divided into 3 registers; 5-point star is on crown; Middle and rim registers show 3 motifs of stacked parallelograms with negative terraced units within and diagonal bisecting lines ("flint pattern with snake lines").
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Max Diam = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0008   CAS 0127-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture prior to 1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base and vertical sides; Warp material throughout basket is cedar bark; Basket start on base consists of plaited cedar bark slats, but most of the base is woven in plain twining technique, using cedar bark as the weft; sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as weft, except for final 7 or 8 rows that are done in plain twining, again using cedar bark as the weft; Warps are bent over at rim and bound into final row of twining; Designs on sides of basket are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of series of parallel red and yellow bands that encircle lower sides, negative zigzag band on red background and framed above and below by purple bands that encircles mid-section of basket, and upper framing line in red and yellow along top edge of wrapped twining section; Basket possibly had lid originally with sides that would have fit over plain twined area around rim of basket; Plain twining around rim instead of wide cedar slat indicates early date for this basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Rim Diam = ca. 15.0, Max Diam = ca. 15.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0009   CAS 0127-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Aniline dyes
Description Deep basket with flat base rounded sides that curve inward toward rim, and high shoulder; Coiled on single-rod foundation in spaced-stitch technique; Designs are in dyed (brown and pink) willow and consist of brown zigzag band around sides, enclosing pink V-shapes, all done in supplementary wefts.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Rim Diam = 13.0, Max Diam = 14.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0010   CAS 0127-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Havasupai
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Rim Diam = 10.4, Max Diam = 12.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0011   CAS 0127-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim; Warp material throughout basket is cedar bark; Base of basket is woven primarily in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark slats for both warp and weft; Outermost rows of base are woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as weft, with final row done in 3-strand twining; Sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single cedar bark slat encircles top of basket, forming a recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Designs on sides of basket are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of plain green band around lower sides and red zigzag band around mid-section, both on straw-colored background; Basket originally had lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.4, Rim Diam = 9.3, Max Diam = 9.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0012   CAS 0127-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Cahuilla
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Riverside
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward toward wide mouth; Woven in coiling technique over bundle foundation; Designs 12 floral motifs (possibly representing cholla cactus?) woven in natural (gold) or dyed (black) juncus or a combination of both, and 2 open diamonds in natural (gold) juncus, all on sides of baskets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.2, Rim Diam = 19.2, Max Diam = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0013   CAS 0127-0013; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with flat base and rounded sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair fern and is divided into 3 registers; Open circle with 4 "foot pattern" motifs is on crown; Middle and rim registers have stacked parallelograms that are bisected with terraced band ("sharp tooth with striped water snake" pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Max Diam = 17.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0127-0014   CAS 0127-0014; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and curving sides that slope inward toward rim; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs around sides include a single line, upon which rest 4 bowl-shaped geometric shapes (2 in dyed juncus and 2 in undyed [golden] juncus) with additional geometric shapes within and above them.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Rim Diam = 13.8, Max Diam = 16.9
Catalog Number CAS 0127-0015   CAS 0127-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Slightly oval shaped basket with flat base and rounded sides, curving inward toward rim; coiled on single-rod foundation in spaced-stitch technique; Designs are in dyed (black) bracken fern roots and redbud and consist of 4 concentric (red and black) diamonds alternating with groups of 4 black triangles arranged in diamond shapes, all woven with supplementary wefts.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.9, Rim Diam = 14.2, Max Diam = 18.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0001   CAS 0129-0001; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Clam shell beads
Description Oval hat with a wide flat brim; Woven in 3-rod coil technique; Warp material is peeled willow shoots and primary weft material is sedge roots; Design is woven of dyed bulrush roots and consists of terraced diamonds and whirling log motifs (swastikas) on crown, sides, and brim of hat; Rim of hat is decorated along edge with 78 clam shell disc beads strung on string and sewn periodically to the hat's final coiled bundle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Width = 30.7, Length = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0002   CAS 0129-0002; Basketry covered glass lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered glass lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Wool yarn; Silk thread
Description Round clear glass candy dish lid with domed knob handle in center, that is completely covered on exterior in basketry; Glass lid has interior lip and is embossed "PATENTED AUG. 28, 1900 OTHER PATENTS PENDING"; Basketry covering conforms exactly to exterior profile of glass lid and is woven in plain twining; Primary warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven in false embroidery technique of worsted wool yarn and/or silk thread and consist of concentric circles in solid colors of blue, orange, maroon, white, yellow-green, brown, yellow, and green on the knob handle and around its base; Small pink, green, and white floral motif is repeated four times around shoulder of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Max Diam = 11.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0003   CAS 0129-0003; Basketry covered bottle
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Silk thread; Ribbon
Description Cylindrical clear glass jar with flat base, high shoulder and short wide neck with everted rim that is entirely covered on exterior with woven basket; Basket is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the primary warp and weft material; Warps are crossed on four rows on the base to produced decorative rows of open twining; Designs are woven in false embroidery technique using silk threads and consist of 2 small floral motifs (one blue with red center and one pink with green center) bordered above and below by encircling purple zigzag lines; Two short lengths of pink ribbon are tied around rim and their ends tied into small bows.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.9, Rim Diam = 5.8, Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0004   CAS 0129-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Silk thread; Wool yarn; Seal gut
Description Deep round basket with a slightly pointed base and vertical sides; Basket is woven primarily in plain spaced twining, using rye grass stems as the primary warp and weft material; Single row at juncture of base and side and several rows near rim are woven in 3-strand twining technique; Warps are paired throughout basket and one warp from each pair is alternately diverted to the left or right in the succeeding row of twining; On the sides of the basket groups of 3 pairs of 2-strand plied warps are also added at regular intervals, resulting in vertical stripes in the finished texture; Designs consist of three parallel bands near the rim, woven in false embroidery or overlay; Middle band consists of alternating blocks of false embroidered light blue silk and white seal gut, bordered above and below by single row that incorporates overlay of red wool yarn; Upper and lower design bands consist of alternating blocks of false embroidered red wool yarn and white seal gut, bordered above and below by single row of overlay of green wool yarn; Final row of twining along rim is woven of off-white wool yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.5, Max Diam = ca. 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0005   CAS 0129-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Atka Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Silk yarn
Description Deep round basket with somewhat conical base and vertical sides; Basket is woven almost entirely in spaced plain twining, with exception of the first few centimeters which are woven in closed plain twining; Warps are paired throughout basket, with each warp diverted alternately to the left or right in each succeeding row of twining; At two points there is also a grouping of plied warps that extend vertically from rim to approx. halfway down sides; Primary warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven in false embroidery and overlay techniques and consist of four parallel bands just below rim, each comprised of straight line segments alternating with blocks of three adjacent rectangles in red, lavender and purple silk yarn and white seal gut; At rim the warps are gathered together and braided either to the left or right to form the final woven row; Where two braided segments meet, they continue upward and are combined with other segments into a heavy braided band around rim, the ends of which form a braided carrying handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 33.0, Max Diam = ca. 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0006A,B   CAS 0129-0006A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sea grass; Silk embroidery thread
Description Deep cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven almost entirely in closed plain twining: Single row along junction of base and sides is woven in 3-strand twining, and base is woven in alternating sections of closed and open plain twining, the latter having crossed warps; Primary warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven of silk yarn in false embroidery technique and consist of a composite cross and "X" motif that is repeated four times (2 in red, green, magenta, and white and 2 in blue, pink, and lavender) bordered above and below by lavender rectilinear zigzag line; Matching round lid with knob handle is woven in similar technique with single row of 3-strand twining along shoulder; Designs on lid include concentric bands of small terraced triangles in blue, red, and lavender on knob handle, and single lavender rectilinear zigzag line around perimeter of shoulder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 13.5, Max Diam = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0007A,B   CAS 0129-0007A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Silk embroidery yarn
Description Deep cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven almost entirely in closed plain twining: Single row along junction of base and sides is woven in 3-strand twining, and base is woven in alternating sections of closed and open plain twining, the latter having crossed warps; Primary warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven of silk yarn in false embroidery technique and consist of a composite cross and "X" motif that is repeated three times (red, green, magenta, light and dark blue, pink, and purple) bordered above and below by lavender rectilinear zigzag line; Matching round lid with knob handle is woven in similar technique with single row of 3-strand twining along shoulder; Designs on lid include green center and concentric light blue or pink bands with pendant orange or light blue dashes on knob handle, and single lavender rectilinear zigzag line around perimeter of shoulder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.9, Max Diam = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0008A,B   CAS 0129-0008A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) or wild pea grass
Description Deep cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven almost entirely in closed plain twining: Single row approx. 1 cm below rim is woven in 3-strand twining, and base is woven in alternating sections of closed and open plain twining, the latter having crossed warps; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven of dyed green (?) rye grass stems and consist of two parallel bands that encircle mid-section of sides of basket; Matching round lid with knob handle is woven in similar technique with single row of 3-strand twining along shoulder and along outer edge of knob handle; Designs on lid consist of two parallel bands of dyed green weft that encircle shoulder of lid and a single similar band that encircles top of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.6, Max Diam = 9.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0009A,B   CAS 0129-0009A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Atka or Unalaska Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn; Seal gut
Description Deep cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven entirely in closed plain twining; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven of worsted wool yarn in false embroidery technique and consist of 7 parallel bands of spaced rectangles (each with white center bar flanked above and below by red, green, blue, or gray bars) that encircle sides of basket; Matching round lid is woven in similar technique with 5 rows of crossed and exposed warps on sides; Designs on lid are similar to those on lower portion but number only 4 bands in colors of red, coral, light blue, green, and dark brown; Lid fits down over significant portion of lower basket; Basket may have been made as cylindrical cigarette case.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.3, Rim Diam = 6.6, Max Diam = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0010A,B   CAS 0129-0010A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Atka or Unalaska Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn; Seal gut
Description Deep, cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides; Basket is woven entirely in closed plain twining, with 3 bands of exposed, crossed warps on the sides; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs around mid-section of basket are woven of worsted wool yarn and white seal gut in false embroidery technique and consist of three bands of small red or blue crosses with white centers, separated by parallel straight lines in plain brown, brown and red, or brown and blue; Matching round and slightly domed lid with knob handle is woven in same technique as basket with 7 rows of exposed, crossed warps on knob and shoulders of lid; Designs on lid are similar to those o basket; Knob handle contains small stone rattle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Rim Diam = 12.5, Max Diam = 13.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0011   CAS 0129-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Possibly raffia grass; Aniline dyes
Description Small cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides; Basket is woven entirely in closed plain twining, except for single row of 3-strand twining at junction of base and sides; Base also alternates bands of closed plain twining with single rows where warps are exposed and crossed; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven of dyed rye grass stems (or possibly raffia grass) in closed plain twining and consist of three parallel bands that encircle mid-section of basket; Center band is pink with green and maroon borders, while upper and lower bands are both maroon with green borders.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 11.5, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0012   CAS 0129-0012; Basket lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Silk yarn
Description Round domed lid with central knob handle; Lid is woven entirely in closed plain twining; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven of silk yarns in false embroidery technique and consist of pink center and two concentric (one red with light blue borders and one green with pink borders) on knob handle and a single pink band with green borders on mid-shoulder of lid; Originally, lid probably fit on small cylindrical basket of same diameter.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.8, Max Diam = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0129-0013A,B   CAS 0129-0013A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Atka Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sea grass; Silk embroidery thread
Description Deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven entirely in closed plain twining, except for 5 decorative rows of exposed, crossed warps on base and one additional row each near top and bottom of sides; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven of silk yarns in false embroidery technique and consist of 8 vertical columns of stacked diamonds (some of them quartered or truncated) in colors of pink, gold, red, green, light and dark blue, and purple, and framed above and below by one pink and two red parallel lines; Matching round lid is slightly domed, has very flat round knob handle supported on very thin stem, and is woven in same technique as basket; Designs on lid consist of concentric light blue, red, green, and pink bands on knob; Single row of diamonds between framing lines on wide shoulder of lid are similar in form and colors to designs on basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.2, Max Diam = 14.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0002   CAS 0136-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Maidu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Plumas, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1915
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Weft: Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Very large and deep round basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over 3-rod foundation; Designs are in red bud and consist of 4 serrated zigzags that spiral from base to rim; Traces of red wood throughout the basket (other than in design) indicate that primary weft material is peeled redbud rather than willow; Overall shape of this basket is similar to that of a cooking basket as well as of a cremation basket, but its size is many times larger than either, suggesting this was probably commissioned by a private collector solely for display purposes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 74.0, Max Diam = ca. 115.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0002   CAS 0145-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round basket with flat base and deep, vertical sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is unidentified grass stems and primary weft material is split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consists of black circle in center of base, encircled by two concentric bands in which the weft fibers alternate between willow and devil's claw; On the sides of the basket the designs include a single band along the lower edge in which the weft fibers alternate between willow and devil's claw, 5 diagonal columns of paired black rectangles that are stacked in a checkerboard pattern and rise from the base to the rim, and finally a solid black rim coil.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Max Diam = 15.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0003   CAS 0145-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, Utah, Nevada, California
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round basket with flat base and deep flaring sides; Basket is woven in coiled technique with spaced stitches over 3-rod foundation of peeled willow shoots; Primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven in blackdevil's claw and consist of seven large triangles that are pendant from a black band on the second-to-last coil, forming a large negative floral motif whose petals extend up the sides of the basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 21.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0004   CAS 0145-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Tall round vase-shaped basket with flat base, mid-height maximum diameter, wide tapered shoulder, and very short vertical neck, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consist of small solid black circular area in center of base, three bands of four standing human figures each (2 below shoulder and 1 above shoulder), and a band of what appear to be 4 pitchers with handles (?) on upper shoulder; Final rim coil is woven entirely of black devil's claw in a false braid stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.5, Rim Diam = 13.9, Max Diam = 19.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0005   CAS 0145-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides that rise to a very wide mouth; Basket is woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is sun bleached, split yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black split devil's claw pods and consist of two parallel rectilinear zigzag lines around sides of basket, which cross each other at three points to form whirling log or swastika motifs; Final rim coil is wrapped entirely in yellow undyed yucca leaves.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.9, Max Diam = 21.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0006   CAS 0145-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round basket with flat sides and slightly flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consist of solid black circular area in center of base, encircled by narrow circle; Negative Greek fret design encircles the sides of the basket, framed above (final rim coil) and below (along junction of base and side) by narrow black bands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Max Diam = 22.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0007   CAS 0145-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Large round shallow tray with flat base and low slightly flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is sun bleached split yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black split devil's claw pods and consist of two large snakes and an eagle (?) with outstretched wings and extended talons, all located on the tray's base; Eyes of the snakes and the eagle are woven of yucca in an overstitch technique; Rim is finished with a diagonal overstitch row of black devil's claw fibers; Small suspension loop woven into exterior of basket atop eagle's head is coil-wrapped with devil's claw fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Max Diam = 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0008   CAS 0145-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Large round shallow basket with rounded base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include a solid black circular area covering the entire base; Design motif on sides consists of stack of 3 horizontal segmented lines on lower sides and 3 slightly longer but similar lines to the left and on upper sides with the two groupings linked by 3 lines of diagonally stacked triangles, with the overall motif repeated 5 times to give the appearance of a whirling pattern; Final rim coil is woven entirely of black devil's claw in a false braid stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Max Diam = 40.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0009   CAS 0145-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods; Glass beads
Description Round basket with small diameter flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and include solid black circular area in center of basket, with band of 3 large quadrupeds (deer or horse?) and 1 human around sides; Final rim coil is woven entirely of black devil's claw; Also stitched into final rim coil are blue and pale green barrel-shaped glass beads, arranged in 11 groups of 2 blue and 1 green bead each.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 29.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0010   CAS 0145-0010; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Shallow round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle coils; Small yucca-wrapped suspension loop is woven into the rim coil on the reverse; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed split yucca leaves; Design is that of a Navajo wedding basket and consists of a negative 8 point star in center, encircled by a solid yellow band, all on a black background, with a band of pendant terraced black triangles around the top; one arm of the central star extends through the various design bands all the way to the rim, representing the "spirit line". NOTE: In an actual Navajo wedding basket, the yellow band on this basket would be red, and the location of the suspension loop on this basket would result in displaying this design upside down by Navajo traditions.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 5.5, Max Diam = 32.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0011   CAS 0145-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Northwest Territories or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Yukon or Great Lakes region, possibly
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Unidentified plant fiber
Description Shallow rectangular carrying basket with flat base, flaring sides and vertical ends; Basket is essentially made from single sheet of birch bark that has been trimmed and folded to shape; Natural white exterior of bark faces inward; Rim is reinforced on exterior by single whole willow (?) rod that is lashed in place by a bark (?) strip sewn in a running stitch; Separate wide strips of birch bark are folded in half and placed at either end of the basket, with the fold placed well above the rim, and then secured with additional lashes; Short section of wooden stick is passed beneath the fold of each of these end strips, and a longer wooden stick (whose side branches have been removed) is perpendicular to the end rods and extends across the entire basket as a carrying handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.7, Width = 27.5, Length = 32.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0012   CAS 0145-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Northwest Territories or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Yukon or Great Lakes region, possibly
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) roots, Wool yarn, Commercial string
Description Small square basket with flat base and vertical sides that rise to a wide, round mouth; Basket is essentially made from a single sheet of birch bark that has been trimmed and folded to shape, with the overlapping joins sewn together with commercial white string; Rim is reinforced with two separate strips of birch bark that are placed along exterior rim on two sides and by a split rods that are placed on interior and exterior of rim, forming a bundle that is coil-wrapped and stitched to sides of basket with willow roots; Two strands of red wool yarn and up to 8 strands of commercial blue and white speckled string are threaded among the rim coil wefts, using a ribbon beading technique for decorative effect.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.4, Max Diam = 16.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0013   CAS 0145-0013; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Northwest Territories or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Yukon or Great Lakes region, possibly
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) roots
Description Small basket with flat, square base, vertical sides, and wide, round mouth; Basket is essentially made from single sheet of birch bark that has been trimmed and folded to shape; Natural white color of exterior of bark faces outward; Separate bark strips are placed along exterior rim on two sides of basket for additional support and secured by a single rod that encircles rim and is coil-wrapped with willow roots; Coil wrapping also holds folded ends in place.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Max Diam = 10.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0014   CAS 0145-0014; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems Wool embroidery yarn
Description Deep, round basket (known as a wallet) with flat base and vertical sides; Basket is woven in open plain twining over parallel warps; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Warp rods are braided together at rim to form final row and then incorporated into very heavy braided coil; Designs on side of basket are woven of worsted wool yarn in false embroidery technique, and consist of three bands of diamond shapes alternating with 3 bands of rectangles, all in colors of red, black, and dark and light blue.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.5, Max Diam = ca. 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0015   CAS 0145-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Cotton string; Worsted wool yarn; Seal gut
Description Deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides; Basket is woven primarily in open spaced plain twining, using rye grass stems as the primary warp and weft material; Single row of twining at junction of base and sides is woven in 3-strand twining; Secondary weft material is cotton string which is used only at the start of the basket; Warps are paired on the base of the basket and the warps in each pair are diverted alternately to the left or right in each succeeding row of twining; On the sides of the basket the warps are parallel; 5 widely spaced parallel design bands around upper 2/3 of basket are woven in closed plain twining, with worst wool yarn and seal gut applied in overlay technique; Top, middle, and lower band is comprised of long pink segments outlined in blue, alternating with shorter white and green rectangles; Other two bands are comprised of long red segments alternating with short white and lavender rectangles; Warps are gathered at rim and incorporated into heavy braided band.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.7, Max Diam = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0016   CAS 0145-0016; Basket lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn; Seal gut
Description Round domed lid with short knob handle; Lid is woven entirely in closed plain twining; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven of worsted wool yarn and white seal gut in false embroidery technique and consist of concentric bands on knob in colors of yellow, white, and red; Designs on wide shoulder of lid consist of concentric bands of bicolored rectangles in colors of pink, red, blue, purple, and white, and which are grouped by color in pie-shaped areas that appear to radiate out from the center.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 4.5, Max Diam = ca. 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0017A,B   CAS 0145-0017A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn; Seal gut
Description Deep cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides; Basket is woven entirely in closed plain twining except for single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides and 3 spaced rows of exposed crossed warps on base; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs on exterior sides of basket are woven of worsted wool yarn and white seal gut and consist of five bands of floating rectangles with white seal gut centers (motifs in center row are green and pink; Next two rows are blue and pink, and top and bottom rows are purple and red); Matching round slightly domed lid is woven in similar technique to basket and has wide central knob handle with very flat top; Designs on lid include concentric segmented bands on knob handle and 4 bands of rectangles on the shoulder and side of lid similar to those on the basket, all in similar colors.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.5, Rim Diam = ca. 13.0, Max Diam = 14.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0018A,B   CAS 0145-0018A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Aniline dyes
Description Round barrel-shaped basket with convex base and rounded sides, with corresponding round lid with low sides, flat brim, and central raised, flat-topped knob handle; Base of basket is woven in alternating bands of plain twining and bands wherein each row alternates between plain twining and simple plaiting; Single row of 3-strand twining forms junction of base and sides; Sides of basket are woven in plain twining, except for final 2.5 cm which are woven in simple plaiting; Lid is woven entirely in plain twining, except for 3 rows of 3-strand twining along outer edges of brim; Designs are woven of dyed spruce roots, undyed and dyed bear grass leaves, and maidenhair fern stems in several techniques, including 3 concentric bands (1 red and blue, 1 red, and 1 blue) woven of dyed red and blue spruce roots and woven in simple plaiting or combination of plain twining and simple plaiting on base; Rectilinear meander pattern in false embroidery technique with alternating units in dyed orange bear grass and black maidenhair fern stems encircles mid-section of basket, flanked above and below by band of angular "Z" shapes woven in false embroidery technique on dark blue plain twined background, edged in red; 2.5 cm wide band below rim alternates blue simple plaited rows with red plain twined rows; Designs on lid are similar in colors, materials, and weaving techniques.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Rim Diam = 16.2, Max Diam = 18.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0021   CAS 0145-0021; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Haida
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and slightly flared vertical sides, woven primarily in plain twining technique; Single row of 3-strand twining is located at junction of base and sides and wide band around rim (cm wide) alternates rows of plain and 3-strand twining; Warp fibers are bent over at rim and bound under in a false braid; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Dyed weft fibers are used for the designs around the sides (on plain twined area) and consist of four concentric dark blue bands of equal width; Each band may have originally contained within it a narrower band of contrasting color or have been outlined in a contrasting color, although no traces of such are now evident.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.2, Max Diam = 25.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0022   CAS 0145-0022; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Aniline dye
Description Deep round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique; except for narrow 4-strand braided band around rim on exterior; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven of dyed black spruce roots and consist of five parallel bands of equal width, each of which consists of a wide center band bordered on either side by a narrow line; One of these bands (whose center band is actually narrower than the others) is located on the base while the remaining four are located around the sides of the basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.5, Max Diam = 21.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0024   CAS 0145-0024; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base and deep vertical sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique, except single row of 3-strand twining along junction of base and sides; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven of dyed spruce roots and undyed bear grass leaves in plain twining and imbrication techniques, respectively; Designs on base consist of 3 concentric bands (2 blue and 1 red) woven of dyed spruce roots; Designs on sides consist of 3 bands, each comprising alternating narrow red and blue-black bands, all woven of dyed spruce roots; Overlaying each of these dyed spruce root bands on the exterior and woven in a false embroidery technique is a continuous rectilinear meander design of undyed bear grass leaves (some areas of this design appear to have an orange tint, suggest they may have originally been dyed, but they are now too faded to ascertain this).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.9, Max Diam = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0025   CAS 0145-0025; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tsimshian
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Central coastal area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) bark slats; Vegetal (?) dye
Description Deep round basket with square base and cylindrical sides that flare outward very slightly to a wide, round mouth; Basket is woven entirely in simple twining technique, except for single row of plain twining just below the rim; Warp fibers are bent over at rim and woven in a diagonal stitch to bind them to a coil-wrapped reinforcing bundle around interior of rim; Warp and weft material is cedar bark slats; Designs are woven of dyed black cedar bark slats and consist of 6 checkerboard bands (4 wide and 2 single rows) that encircle the sides of the basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.9, Max Diam = 17.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0026   CAS 0145-0026; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tsimshian
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Central coastal area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) bark; Vegetal (?) dye
Description Small cylindrical basket with flat base and very slightly flaring sides; Base of basket is woven in alternate rows of simple plaiting and plain twining, while sides are woven in plain twining, except for the last two rows immediately below the rim, which are woven in 3-strand twining; Warp and weft material is cedar bark; Designs are woven of dyed black cedar bark and consist of 3 narrow parallel bands that encircle the upper sides of the basket; In each of the design bands, 1 of the 2 weft fibers is dyed black and the other is undyed natural brown; In the 3-strand twined rows below the rim, 1 of the 3 weft fibers is dyed black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 12.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0027   CAS 0145-0027; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tsimshian
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Central coastal area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) bark; Vegetal (?) dye
Description Deep basket with flat rectangular base and vertical sides that rise to an oval mouth; Basket is woven entirely in simple plaiting technique, except for single row of plain twining immediately below the rim; Warp fibers are bent over at rim and woven in a diagonal stitch to bind them to a coil-wrapped reinforcing bundle around the interior of the rim; Warp and weft material is cedar bark; Designs are woven of dyed black cedar bark and consist of two vertical checkerboard bands that cross at a right angle on the base and extend up the sides and ends, and 3 horizontal checkerboard bands that encircle the sides of the basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.1, Max Diam = 16.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0028   CAS 0145-0028; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Haida
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown (see note under Provenance)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1903
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and nearly vertical sides, woven entirely in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting; Warp rods are bent over at rim and bound into a bundle coil that is wrapped in a false braid; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven of dyed weft fibers that are used only in the plain twined rows; Designs consist of 3 adjacent purple bands on base, and two wider bands (3 black bands and 2 purple bands each) around sides of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.6, Max Diam = 24.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0029   CAS 0145-0029; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Haida or Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Central coastal area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) or cedar (Cedrus sp.) roots and splints; Vegetal (?) dye
Description Deep round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides; Center of base and final few rows immediately below rim are woven in plain twining, and remainder of basket is woven in spaced plain twining over diagonally crossed warps; Direction of warps is reversed several times; Warp fibers are bent over at rim and incorporated into a coil-wrapped bundle; Warp material is either spruce or cedar splints; Weft material is either spruce or cedar roots; Designs are woven of dyed black weft fibers and consist of 3 parallel bands (1 on the base and 2 on the sides) that encircle the basket; Single loop handle made from doubled length of 3-ply weft fiber is attached to rim (no evidence of second handle on opposite rim).
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 16.5, Max Diam = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0030   CAS 0145-0030; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Haida or Tsimshian
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Central coastal area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) bark; Vegetal (?) dye
Description Deep basket with flat rectangular base and vertical sides that rise to a wide round mouth with slightly flaring rim; Base is woven in simple plaiting technique, using same-sized cedar bark splints for both the warp and weft; Sides are woven in spaced plain twining technique over diagonally crossed warps, using undyed cedar bark for the warp and dyed black cedar bark for the weft; A reinforcing bundle of cedar bark encircles the interior of the rim and is coil-wrapped with the dyed black weft fibers; Warp fibers are bent over at rim and woven in a diagonal stitch to bind them to the coiled bundle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Max Diam = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0031   CAS 0145-0031; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn; Seal gut
Description Deep cylindrical basket with conical base, woven entirely in open plain twining technique; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Wefts are woven over multiple parallel warps on base, but on the sides the warps are paired, with the fibers from each pair being diverted either to the left or right in each succeeding row of twining; In two areas on the sides there are also 4 plied or twisted warps added for additional strength and to better secure the handle; Warps are gathered and braided along rim to form final row and then incorporated into a very heavy looped braid connected at regular intervals around rim; End of braid extends approx. 86 cm beyond one complete revolution; Designs on basket are woven of worsted wool yarn (red and black) and white seal gut and consist 3 band of floating rectangles center row in black and white, flanked above and below by band in red and white) bordered above and below by straight black framing line; Lower framing line located approx. 6 cm below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 32.0, Max Diam = ca. 29.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0032   CAS 0145-0032; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Western Vancouver Island or Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark
Description Conical double weave utilitarian hat with truncated, concave top (or base); Warp and weft material is cedar bark; Basket start of both interior and exterior layers consists of wide cedar bark slats that are plaited; Hat is woven primarily in plain twining technique on exterior with five rows of 3-strand twining along the junction of the base and sides, at regular intervals on the sides, and along the rim, serving both a structural and decorative function; Inner layer of hat is woven entirely in plain twining; Interior also includes encircling headband woven in simple plaiting technique and positioned at midlevel height.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.3, Max Diam = 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0035   CAS 0145-0035; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique except for single rows of 3-strand twining at juncture of base and sides and along rim; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven of dyed black and red spruce roots and consist of 2 concentric bands on the base and 8 parallel bands that encircle the sides, alternating in color between black and red and all woven in plain twining technique; In red bands both weft fibers are dyed, while in blue bands only 1 of the 2 wefts is dyed, so that in some bands the dyed fibers in successive rows align vertically and in others they align diagonally; Both rows of 3-strand twining also combine dyed red and undyed spruce root fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 13.5, Max Diam = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0036   CAS 0145-0036; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and deep slightly flaring sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven of dyed spruce roots and of dyed bear grass leaves, in plain twining and false embroidery techniques, respectively; Designs consist of two parallel bands that encircle sides of basket; Lower band includes a black outlined trapezoid with one open side and enclosing a red T-shaped motif within it, all repeated 4 times alternating with bright green diagonal bars; All motifs are woven in false embroidery, using dyed bear grass leaves, and 2 of the trapezoid motifs are rotated 180 degrees; Lower green framing line and upper red framing line of band are woven of dyed spruce roots in plain twining technique; Upper band is mirror image of lower band in every detail; Additionally, single twined row at junction of base and sides is woven of dyed red spruce roots and final two rows of twining along rim are woven of red and green dyed spruce roots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.3, Max Diam = 14.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0037   CAS 0145-0037; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and deep, slightly flaring sides; Base of basket is woven with alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting, with single row of 3-strand twining at junction of base and sides; Sides of basket are woven entirely in plain twining technique; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven in false embroidery technique using dyed bear grass leaves as the weft; Designs include 2 parallel bands that encircle the sides of the basket, each comprising 5 contiguous outlined terraced maroon diamonds with a small red cross within each diamond; Band of 8 diagonally stacked columns of black triangles separates the two primary bands; Additionally, one of the weft fibers in the 3-strand row of twining at the junction of the base and sides is dyed black spruce root.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.3, Max Diam = 15.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0039A,B   CAS 0145-0039A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture unknown
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 62.2, Depth = 34.3, Max Diam = 45.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0040A,B   CAS 0145-0040A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture unknown
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.8, Depth = 16.5, Max Diam = 22.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0041A,B   CAS 0145-0041A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture unknown
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.5, Depth = 17.8, Max Diam = 25.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0042A,B   CAS 0145-0042A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. West Bengal
County
Other Geographic Data City: Kolkata (Calcutta)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1836
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Max Diam = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0043   CAS 0145-0043; Basket with attached lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with attached lid
Culture
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Commercial felt; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.1, Max Diam = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0046   CAS 0145-0046; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Deep but narrow rectangular basket with flat base and vertical sides; Warp material throughout basket is cedar bark slats; Base of basket is woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark slats for both warp and weft; Sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining technique,using bear grass leaves as the weft; Designs on sides consist of alternating plain and colored (green, purple, blue and orange) bands; Traces of short carrying handle remain along one edge of rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Width = 5.1, Length = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0055   CAS 0145-0055; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mono Lake Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mariposa
Other Geographic Data Yosemite Valley area
Maker's Name Lucy Telles (1885-1955)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1914-1922
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round globose basket with flat base and rounded sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and redbud and consist of column of flower, butterfly, and eagle, all repeated 4 times and alternating with tall flowering plant motif; Basket may have originally had a flat, “snap-on” lid, as Lucy Telles wove many baskets of this shape and with similar designs, some of which had accompanying lids.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.3, Rim Diam = 12.0, Max Diam = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0056   CAS 0145-0056; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Haida or Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are also woven in plain twining technique, using dyed and undyed spruce roots as the weft; Designs include 5 parallel bands that encircle the sides of the basket; 3 of the design bands use dyed black spruce root and 2 of them use dyed red spruce root, and in each of the bands the dyed weft is manipulated so that the dyed weft aligns diagonally in successive rows of twining.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0057   CAS 0145-0057; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, CA, Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Pre-1906
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Wire; Leather
Description Conical burden basket, with a design pattern of simple stripes on the side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 56.5, Max Diam = ca. 58.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0058   CAS 0145-0058; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Globose wedding basket with flat base and rounded sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand, diagonal twining, with 3-strand twining at the basket start; Designs are woven in wrapped twining technique and consist of 3 large motifs that spiral from the base to the rim and include diagonally stacked positive and negative parallelograms, bordered on one side by large triangles and along other side by partial triangles; Narrow band of alternating dark and light weft fibers encircles basket just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.0, Rim Diam = 36.0, Max Diam = 44.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0059   CAS 0145-0059; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Conifer roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round mush boiling basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in redbud and consist of parallelograms flanked on either side by triangles and stacked into a large "V" shape extending from lower side to rim, the whole motif repeated 3 times.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.0, Max Diam = 46.7
Catalog Number CAS 0145-0060   CAS 0145-0060; Seed beater basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Seed beater basket
Culture Sierra Miwok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Scoop shaped seed beater with warp rods bundled to form extended, hollow handle; Woven in open diagonal twining; Reinforcing rod around exterior rim and end of handle are coil-wrapped; Design is in redbud and consists of 3 bands that alternate dark (redbud) and light (willow shoots) colors of weft materials.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.2, Width = 28.4, Length = 39.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0061   CAS 0145-0061; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Large round shallow basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include small solid black circular area in center of base, encircled by band of 3 birds (wild turkeys?) alternating with 3 standing male human figures with arms at their sides, with each figure beginning on the base and extending partially up the sides; An additional standing male figure is positioned directly above each of the bird images, and the remaining space on the sides is filled with 3 standing female human figures and 3 standing male human figures (all with upraised arms) and 4 small crosses or coyote tracks; Final rim coil is woven entirely in black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Max Diam = 37.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0062   CAS 0145-0062; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems; Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems
Description Deep round bowl-shaped basket with flat base and curved, flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in dyed juncus rush leaves and consist of 2 groups of 2 and 3 columns, respectively, of stacked rectangles, rising diagonally from base to rim; Upper and lower framing lines are placed on base and just below rim, respectively.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.5, Max Diam = 33.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0063   CAS 0145-0063; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round mush boiling basket with flat base and slightly rounded sides that slope inward slightly toward the rim; Basket is woven primarily in plain twining, with several bands of 3-strand twining on base; Warp material is hazel shoots and primary weft material is conifer roots; Designs on side are woven in full-twist overlay technique, using natural bear grass leaves as the background and black maidenhair fern stems for the actual designs, which include 2 parallel zigzag bands with serrated edges; Lower zigzag is only partially woven in overlay technique, allowing underlying conifer roots to form approx. half of the design, while the upper zigzag is woven almost entirely in overlay technique; Narrow black band encircles rim of basket and series of 8 small and widely spaced black dots encircle the lower sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.0, Rim Diam = ca. 25.0, Max Diam = ca. 28.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0064   CAS 0145-0064; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Funnel-shaped burden basket, woven primarily in diagonal twining with 3-strand twining on base; Most warp rods are clipped at rim above final row of twining, with every 3rd one bent over and bound in weft; Rim reinforcing rod is wrapped in spaced coil stitch; Designs on sides include 2 blue and 1 green bands dyed willow and wide band of diamond lattice pattern in brown bracken fern root.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.1, Max Diam = 33.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0065   CAS 0145-0065; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Conical basket with pointed base and round rim; Woven in open, diagonal twining; Rim is reinforced with single rod and warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped; Designs are in redbud shoots and consist of 3 plain bands at lower side, mid-section, and just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.7, Rim Diam = 32.0, Max Diam = 33.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0066   CAS 0145-0066; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include a solid black circular area in center of base; Large negative Greek fret design encircles the sides, with remaining space on the sides filled with large black triangles pendant from both the base and the rim; Final rim coil is woven entirely of black devil's claw in a false braid stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.0, Max Diam = 29.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0067   CAS 0145-0067; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tsimshian
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Central coastal area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) bark; Vegetal (?) dye
Description Deep round basket with flat, rectangular base and slightly flaring sides that rise to an oval rim; Basket is woven entirely in simple plaiting technique, except for single row of plain twining immediately below rim; At the rim the warp fibers are bent over and woven in a diagonal stitch to bind them into a coil-wrapped reinforcing bundle of cedar bark that encircles the interior of the rim; Warp and weft fibers are cedar bark slats; Designs are woven of dyed black cedar bark slats and consist of 6 parallel checkerboard bands that encircle sides of basket (3 on lower sides and 3 on upper sides).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.6, Max Diam = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0068   CAS 0145-0068; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Globose basket with flat base, rounded sides, and wide mouth; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair ferns and includes plain, concentric bands on base and elaborate zigzag on sides comprising band of contiguous diamonds bordered by zigzags whose points are in contrasting color (snake nose pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.3, Rim Diam = 17.5, Max Diam = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0069   CAS 0145-0069; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and curved sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and consist of 2 parallel negative zigzags on upper sides of basket, broken by 2 motifs, each composed of 3 vertical columns of solid diamond and triangular shapes; Single and double rows of small triangles are located around lower sides, beneath the zigzag lines.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.3, Max Diam = 29.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0070   CAS 0145-0070; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Deep, round mush bowl or boiling basket with flat base and straight sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining on upper sides; Design on upper sides is in bear grass in half-twist overlay and consists of vertical zigzag motif repeated 12 times.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Rim Diam = 24.0, Max Diam = 24.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0071   CAS 0145-0071; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides sloping inward slightly toward rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair fern and consists of wide band on side showing 3 diagonal, terraced zigzags flanked by solid black triangles (arrowhead and snake pattern); Border at top and bottom is twined on paired warps.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.3, Rim Diam = 17.3, Max Diam = 20.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0072   CAS 0145-0072; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that slope inward toward rim; Woven primarily in close-spaced, plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and just below rim; Exterior design, done in bear grass and maidenhair and woodwardia fern consists of wide zigzag with serrated edges (known as "Crooked" pattern), framed above and below by band in beading pattern.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.3, Rim Diam = 14.0, Max Diam = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0074A,B   CAS 0145-0074A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island, possibly
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Aniline (?) dyes
Description Miniature cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven entirely in closed plain twining, except for two bands of exposed crossed warps on sides; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven of dyed rye grass stems in closed twining technique and consist of blue band on red background, bordered by blue band on base, and three patterned blue bands that encircle sides of basket; Matching lid has very shallow overlapping side and is woven in same technique as basket, including two rows of exposed crossed warps; Designs on lid consist of two concentric blue bands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.5, Rim Diam = 4.4, Max Diam = 4.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0075   CAS 0145-0075; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown (possibly Lydia Anderson Faught (1887-ca. 1967))
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) feathers; Clam shell (Saxidomus nutalli) beads; Glass beads
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve in at rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include 5 small triangles in circular area on base (forming negative 5-petal floral motif); 5 large black triangles begin on base and extend to rim; Red woodpecker feathers fill intervening spaces on sides; 5 groups of 3 shell beads and 3 light blue seed beads frame rim. [In 1977, Pomo basketweaver, Mable McKay, commented that this basket, as well as CAS 0145-0111, 0145-0112, and 0370-0813 were all likely woven by the same weaver, Lydia Anderson Faught.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.6, Rim Diam = 5.5, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0076   CAS 0145-0076; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Glass beads
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve in at rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bullrush consist of three triangular units that start at outer edge of base and extend up to rim, where the apex of each triangle is truncated and split; Resulting negative triangles (3 large, 3 small) that are pendant from rim are decorated with light blue seed beads.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.3, Rim Diam = 3.5, Max Diam = 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0077A,B   CAS 0145-0077A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim, and corresponding round flat-topped lid with very low sides; Warp material throughout basket and lid is cedar bark; Base of basket is woven in plain twined technique with single row of 3-strand twining at outermost edge, using rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single cedar bark slat encircles top of basket and forms recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into final row of twining; Designs on basket and lid are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of pair of dark blue lines encircling lower sides of basket, 3 dark blue "Z" motifs with yellow centers around upper sides of basket, pair of dark blue concentric circles and 2 segmented concentric circles with yellow interior on top of lid, and pair of dark blue bands along sides of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Rim Diam = 8.5, Max Diam = 8.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0078   CAS 0145-0078; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dye
Description Small square basket with flat base, vertical sides, high flat shoulder, and short neck; Warp material is cedar bark; Base of basket is woven primarily in simple plaiting technique, changing to plain twining around the outer edges and using cedar bark for the warp and weft; Sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; A single cedar bark slat encircles the top of the basket, forming a recessed rim and round mouth, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Designs on sides and shoulder of basket are woven of dyed purple bear grass leaves and consist of 2 parallel zigzag bands on the lower sides, 2 plain parallel lines on the upper sides, and 1 plain band just below the rim; Basket almost certainly had lid originally.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 8.5, Width = 8.5, Rim Diam = ca. 7.2, Length = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0079A,B   CAS 0145-0079A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and vertical sides and corresponding flat-topped round lid with low sides; Warp material throughout basket and lid is cedar bark; Start of basket on base is woven in simple plaiting technique using cedar bark slats for both warp and weft; Most of the base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket are woven primarily in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Final cm below rim is woven in plain twining technique, using cedar bark as the weft; Warps are bent over at rim and bound into final row of twining; Lid is woven entirely in wrapped twining technique; All designs are woven of dyed bear grass and include a single row of alternating yellow and dark blue fibers along base of sides, band of small yellow diagonal dashes on dark blue background around lower side, purple zigzag band around mid-section of side, round purple area in center of lid encircled by dark blue zigzag band, and a second band of small yellow diagonal dashes on dark blue background around sides of lid; Twining up to rim instead of use of cedar splint indicates early date for this basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Rim Diam = 9.0, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0080   CAS 0145-0080; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round basket with flattened base and straight sides, woven primarily in close-spaced, plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and one row of lattice twining just below rim; Exterior design is in half-twist overlay on upper portion of sides and consists of 7 terraced triangles, pendant from single-row band just below rim; Design is known as the "Elk" pattern.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.2, Max Diam = 12.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0081   CAS 0145-0081; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small rectangular basket rounded corners, flat base and slightly flared sides rising to a wide, ovoid mouth; Warp material throughout basket is cedar bark; Base of basket is woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark slats for both warp and weft, with the final row done in plain twining; Sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Warps are bent over at the rim and bound into the final row of twining; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of composite parallel bands in dark blue or combination of dark blue and green, all on straw-colored background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Width = ca. 11.0, Length = ca. 12.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0082A,B   CAS 0145-0082A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim, and corresponding flat-topped lid with low sides that fit over the basket's rim; Warp material throughout basket and lid is cedar bark; Base of basket is primarily woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark splints as both warp and weft; Outer portion of base and single row down center are woven in plain twining, using rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single cedar bark splint encircles top of basket and formed recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Twining immediately above and below rim splint is plain twining, using cedar bark as the weft; Lid is entirely woven in wrapped twining technique; All designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include pair of parallel dark blue bands along lower sides of basket, wide purple and dark blue band with serrated edged around basket's mid-section, and series of concentric bands in colors of green, magenta, dark blue, purple, and blue-green on top and sides of lid, all on straw colored background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Rim Diam = 13.0, Max Diam = 13.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0083A,B   CAS 0145-0083A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim, and corresponding round lid with domed top and knob handle and low sides that fit over basket's rim; Warp material throughout basket and lid is cedar bark; Basket start in center of base is woven in simple plaiting, using cedar bark splints as both warp and weft; Most of the base is woven in plain twining technique, except for single row around outer edge which is 3-strand twining, using rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single cedar bark splint encircles top of basket and forms recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final final row of twining (2 rows of twining above rim splint are plain twining); All designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves on straw-colored background and include pair of narrow black bands around lower sides of basket, black zigzag band on yellow background around basket's mid-section, black top of knob handle on lid, encircled by yellow band edged in black and band of alternating black and yellow triangles on top of lid, and pair of black bands along sides of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Rim Diam = 8.0, Max Diam = 8.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0084   CAS 0145-0084; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair fern in half-twist overlay and includes rectilinear zigzag around midsection with pendant solid triangles above and below, and bicolor band just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Rim Diam = 12.7, Max Diam = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0086   CAS 0145-0086; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round basket with rounded base and curved sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Narrow expanse of warps are left exposed just below rim; Rim is reinforced with single rod and coil wrapped in alternating segments of dyed and natural bear grass; Design is in dyed bear grass and woodwardia fern stems in half-twist overlay and consists of 6 terraced, banded (red and green) triangles around sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Max Diam = 9.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0087   CAS 0145-0087; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and just below rim; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair ferns and includes a double rectilinear zigzag around midsection with pendant solid triangles above and below.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Rim Diam = ca. 10.0, Max Diam = ca. 12.5
Catalog Number CAS 0145-0088A,B   CAS 0145-0088A,B; Basketry covered bottle with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle with lid
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Flask-shaped clear glass bottle with basketry wrapping, woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining near base and neck of flask and on base of lid; Base of flask is done in openwork twining; Design on flask consists of vertical zigzags on background of wide, horizontal bands; Lid has wide band with alternating bear grass and woodwardia fern stitches.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.9, Width = 7.9, Thickness = 3.9, Rim Diam = 2.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0089   CAS 0145-0089; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Conifer roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Miniature winnowing basket with rounded base and flaring sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with diagonal twining and 3-strand twining on base; Design is in redbud in plain twining and consists of two bands that alternate light and dark colors, located on upper sides of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.6, Max Diam = 21.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0090   CAS 0145-0090; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River or Karuk
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round acorn mush bowl with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward toward the rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining on sides; Design is done in bear grass in half-twist overlay and consists of 2 bands of opposing triangles with a plain band (framed by 2 lattice twined rows) between them on the upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Rim Diam = 16.5, Max Diam = 18.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0091   CAS 0145-0091; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River or Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round acorn mush boiler basket or bowl with flat base and curved sides sloping inward toward rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and 2 rows of lattice twining on upper sides; Design is in bear grass in half-twist overlay and consists of wide band of both positive and negative triangles around the upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.7, Rim Diam = 20.0, Max Diam = 21.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0092   CAS 0145-0092; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round mush bowl with flat base and rounded lower sides that rise vertically; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining at the basket start, along the juncture of the base and sides, and just below the rim along the design band; Design pattern is elaborate zigzag ("Spread Hand Design") band, woven in half-twist overlay and encircling upper side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.7, Rim Diam = 20.2, Max Diam = 20.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0093   CAS 0145-0093; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River or Yurok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round acorn mush basket with flat base and rounded sides that slope inward very slightly toward rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining on sides; Design is done in bear grass in half-twist overlay and consists of wide zigzag band on upper sides, with 2 rows of lattice twining through its center.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.8, Rim Diam = 19.6, Max Diam = 20.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0094   CAS 0145-0094; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with rounded bases and sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair fern and is divided into 3 registers; On crown is black circle with 3 units of 3 triangles each; Middle and rim registers show stacked parallelograms that are bisected diagonally.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Max Diam = 21.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0095   CAS 0145-0095; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with flat base and curved sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair fern and is divided into 3 registers; Whirling sunburst motif is on crown; Middle and rim registers show stacked parallelograms with serrated ends ("Sharp Tooth" pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 19.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0096   CAS 0145-0096; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with flat base and curved sides, primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining near base and rim; Design in bear grass and maidenhair and woodwardia ferns in half-twist overlay is divided into 3 registers; 7-petal floral decorates base; Middle and rim registers show terraced parallelograms flanked by stacked triangles ("Ladder" pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Max Diam = 19.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0097   CAS 0145-0097; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with rounded base and curving sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design is in half-twist overlay in bear grass and woodwardia fern and is divided into 3 registers; On base or crown is central sunburst pattern framed by plain band; Middle and rim registers contain stacked parallelograms bisected diagonally ("Snake" and "Flint" patterns).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Max Diam = 17.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0098   CAS 0145-0098; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves or nettle (Urtica dioica) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and slightly rounded sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with several rows of 3-strand twining on base, over tule cordage warps; Warp ends are folded over at rim and bound in final row of twining; Designs on side are done in wrapped twining and consist of 5 parallel bands with small pendant squares above and below each one.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.3, Rim Diam = ca. 21.0, Max Diam = ca. 22.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0099   CAS 0145-0099; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round mush bowl basket with flat base, low shoulder, and in-curving sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base and just below rim; Design on side of basket are in full-twist overlay and consist of zigzag pattern comprising 3 parallel, terraced zigzag lines with pendant triangles on outside lines (mountain pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Rim Diam = ca. 13.5, Max Diam = 19.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0100   CAS 0145-0100; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Sierra Miwok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Mono
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and gently rounded sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and consist of 6 columns of small stacked triangles rising from center of basket to just below rim, and intermittent band of staggered rectangular units on upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Rim Diam = 17.0, Max Diam = 17.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0101   CAS 0145-0101; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Maidu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Plumas, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Deep round bowl with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward slightly at rim; Woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Designs include large open circle on base with pendant black and black/red rectangles (quail top knot pattern) on base; 2 bands composed of very slender diamonds arranged in zigzag lines encircle sides of basket and form large diamond lattice pattern.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Rim Diam = 15.0, Max Diam = 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0103   CAS 0145-0103; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi or Atsugewi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round mush boiling basket with flat base, low shoulder, and in-curving sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base; Designs on sides are in full-twist overlay and consist of 4 large open and contiguous diamonds that extend from lower side to rim, each one comprising diagonal bands of small squares with pendant triangles (bear foot pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.8, Rim Diam = ca. 16.5, Max Diam = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0104   CAS 0145-0104; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chemehuevi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Riverside, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round jar-shaped basket with flat base, globose body, and short constricted neck; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in devil's claw and consist of several bands of alternating dark and light rectangles (some between framing lines) on base, lower side, and shoulder; Wide zigzag band around mid-section; And 4 open rectangles on neck; Solid framing line encircles rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.3, Rim Diam = 11.6, Max Diam = 17.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0105   CAS 0145-0105; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides, curving inward slightly toward rim; Woven primarily in close-spaced twining with 3-strand twining on base; Warp rods are crossed at rim, folded over and wrapped in alternating blocks of bear grass and woodwardia fern; Exterior design, done in half-twist overlay, includes black geometric repeated 4 times and band of small triangles below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Rim Diam = ca. 19.0, Max Diam = ca. 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0106   CAS 0145-0106; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Oval basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve in at rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include network of open diamond shapes that start on base and extend to rim (pattern recorded by Samuel Barrett as "Crossing Ant Trails").
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Width = 12.4, Rim Diam = 14.6, Length = 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0107A,B   CAS 0145-0107A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel or Wade Hampton
Other Geographic Data Nushagak River area, Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Beach grass; Wool yarn
Description Deep, oval basket with flat base and rounded sides with in-curving rim; Corresponding oval lid with short lip is relatively flat and has braided loop handle; Both basket and lid are woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation, using smaller coils and narrower weft material than is typical of traditional Yup'ik coiled basketry; Start of both basket and lid is a braided band, a technique typical of northern Alaskan mat weaving; Several additional coils are inserted along ends on rim, possibly to compensate for ill-fitting lid; Warp and weft material is beach grass; Lengths of blue or red yarn are laid in with coiled stitches to form 4 decorative bands on exterior of basket (2 blue band around upper and lower sides and 2 red and blue bands around mid-section); 7 small geometric motifs in blue yarn are also embroidered pendant to lowest yarn band; Lid is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.3, Width = 20.5, Rim Diam = 16.9, Length = 27.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0108   CAS 0145-0108; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Large round goblet-shaped basket with flaring base and bowl-shaped upper portion; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and neck; Both upper and lower rims are reinforced with rod bundles and wrapped; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair fern and includes units of diagonally stacked parallelograms flanked by triangles (6 times on upper portion, 3 times on base).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.1, Max Diam = 22.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0109   CAS 0145-0109; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and curved sides that slope inward very slightly toward rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair ferns and consists of 4 terraced, diagonal zigzags on sides flanked by solid triangles (arrowhead and snakes pattern) and band of small, contiguous triangles just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.1, Rim Diam = ca. 22.0, Max Diam = ca. 24.0
Catalog Number CAS 0145-0110A,B   CAS 0145-0110A,B; Basketry covered bottle with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Clear ovoid-shaped bottle with slightly flared sides rising to a high rounded shoulder and short cylindrical neck, completely covered in basketry, and corresponding round lid with flat top and low sides that fit over the rim of the bottle's neck; Warp material throughout basket and lid is cedar bark; Base of basket is woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark as both the warp and weft, followed by several rows of coarse plain twining, and several rows of fine plain twining; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Basket's shape conforms exactly to contours of the bottle, ending approx. 1 cm below the bottle's rim, which was originally sealed with a cork; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include several parallel bands that encircle bottle; Primary band around mid-section contains alternating orange and purple diagonal zigzags, with purple and yellow framing lines, the outermost one being a row of small contiguous purple triangles; Approx. 2.5 cm above and below are 2 bands of small contiguous green triangles, and at the base and shoulder of the bottle, respectively, are 2 bands of alternating purple and yellow parallelograms; Concentric purple, orange and green bands encircle the neck; Designs on lid include round purple area in center and dark blue band along rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.5, Width = 11.0, Rim Diam = 2.8, Length = 4.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0111   CAS 0145-0111; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown (possibly Lydia Anderson Faught (1887-ca. 1967))
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Canoe shaped basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve in at rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include 8 diagonal lines that start on base and extend to rim. [In 1977, Pomo basketweaver, Mable McKay, commented that this basket, as well as CAS 0145-0075, 0145-0112, and 0370-0813 were likely all woven by the same weaver, Lydia Anderson Faught.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.1, Width = 2.1, Length = 3.8
Catalog Number CAS 0145-0112   CAS 0145-0112; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown (possibly Lydia Anderson Faught (1887-ca. 1967))
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward toward rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include a narrow zigzag band around sides. [In 1977, Pomo basketweaver, Mable McKay, commented that this basket, as well as CAS 0145-0075, 0145-0111, and 0370-0813 were likely all woven by the same weaver, Lydia Anderson Faught.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 0.7, Rim Diam = 0.5, Max Diam = 1.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0113   CAS 0145-0113; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Large rectangular basket with rounded corners, flat base, and slightly flared sides; Warp material throughout basket is cedar bark; Base of basket is woven primarily in simple plaiting technique, using very wide cedar bark slats for the warp and narrower slats for the weft: outermost area of base is woven in plaint twining technique, using cedar bark as the weft; Sides of basket are woven entirely in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Warps are bent over at the rim and bound into the final row of twining; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of 3 registers of parallel purple, yellow, and dark blue bands on a straw-colored background; Series of small loops wrapped in orange bear grass leaves extend around the entire rim, forming a scalloped edge.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Width = ca. 22.0, Length = ca. 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0114   CAS 0145-0114; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klikitat
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Natural and dyed cherry bark
Description Rectangular basket with flat base and slightly flared vertical sides with twisted coil rim, woven in coiling technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is split cedar splints and primary weft material is cedar roots; Next to last coil is divided into two bundles which are individually coil wrapped and intertwined as they continue around rim of basket and are attached to rim at regular intervals; Designs on sides of basket are woven of natural (tan) bear grass and natural (red) and dyed (black) cherry bark in imbrication technique, and consist of single concentric terraced diamond on each end and two concentric terraced diamonds along each side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Width = 15.5, Length = 26.4
Catalog Number CAS 0145-0115A,B   CAS 0145-0115A,B; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Commercial cloth
Description Model baby carrier consisting of flat, triangular backboard and curved, arching sun shade; Back board is woven in open plain twining with a wrapped upper rim; Sun shade is woven in open diagonal twining with front rim covered in blue and white cloth; Design on sun shade is in blue cloth in lashing stitch and consists of band of 6 open, terraced diamonds.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 13.0, Width = 17.0, Length = 47.3
Catalog Number CAS 0145-0116   CAS 0145-0116; Wall pocket basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Wall pocket basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots
Description Basketry form known as a wall pocket, a Victorian era made-for-sale tourist item; Flat rectangular back panel is woven in 2-strand twining in open spaced technique; Rims are all wrapped in coil stitch; Supplementary warps added near base of panel flare outward to form oval-shaped pocket, also woven in 2-strand twining in open spaced technique; Warps are crossed near rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.1, Width = 23.3, Length = 13.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0117   CAS 0145-0117; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River, probably Karuk
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Large round basket with flat base and curving sides that slope inward; Woven primarily in close-spaced plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Exterior design is done in half-twist overlay and consists of beading on base and large black vertical zigzag with serrated edges (known as "Sharp Tooth Design") repeated 4 times around sides; Small area of exposed warps is near rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 44.0, Rim Diam = 24.5, Max Diam = 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0118   CAS 0145-0118; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Sinew, Worsted wool yarn; Seal gut
Description Large cylindrical carrying basket with flat base and flexible vertical sides, woven entirely in open plain twining except for first few centimeters which are woven in closed plain twining; In open twined area, the warps are paired and the fibers in each pair are diverted either to the left or right in each succeeding row of twining; Primary warp and weft fiber is rye grass stems; Area directly below 2 point of attachment of handle employ warps of sinew strands which extend into looped braid above rim; Warps are gathered and braided at rim forming a scalloped rim, and are also incorporated into very heavy looped braid above rim that is connected to rim at midpoint of each scallop; Braid is continued to form long braided carrying strap; Designs are of worsted wool yarn and white seal gut and are woven in false embroidery technique and consist of vertical columns of stacked (2 high) rectangles in red, blue, and black wool and white seal gut, framed between black lines; Design band fills area in uppermost 8 cm of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 31.0, Max Diam = ca. 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0119   CAS 0145-0119; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Sinew; Worsted wool yarn
Description Large cylindrical carrying basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven entirely in open plain twining; Primary warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Directly below points of attachment for handles are area where three strands of plied sinew flanked by twisted rye grass fibers have been used as warps for added strength; Sinew warps are incorporated in looped braid above rim; Warps are paired throughout basket and fibers in each pair are diverted alternately to the left or right in each succeeding row of twining; Warps are braided at rim to form scalloped rim and incorporated into looped braid above rim and braided carrying handle; Designs around upper sides of basket are of worsted wool yarn in red, blue, and green and are woven in false embroidery technique; Designs consist of three parallel bands, each 3 rows wide, of a running stitches that are held in place by the weft stitches but not actually overlaying them; Areas between design bands are filled with pairs of blue knots; Design bands are discontinuous in areas of sinew warps.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 32.5, Max Diam = ca. 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0120   CAS 0145-0120; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut or Inupiat
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands or Northwest Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems
Description Cylindrical carrying basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven entirely in open plain twining; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Throughout basket the warps are paired, with the fibers in each pair diverted either to the left or right (no consistently on base) in each succeeding row of twining; Warps are braided at rim forming a scalloped rim and also incorporated into heavier looped braid just above rim that is connected at midpoint of each scallop on rim; Basket appears to never have had a carrying strap; Basket is completely undecorated, except for double row of exposed, crossed warps just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.5, Max Diam = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0121   CAS 0145-0121; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn; Sinew
Description Cylindrical carrying basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven entirely in open plain twining; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Warps are parallel throughout basket and are braided at rim forming a scalloped rim, and also incorporated into heavier looped braid just above rim that is connected at midpoint of each scallop on rim; Overlapping ends of looped braid are lashed together with sinew wrapping; Basket appears to never have had a carrying strap; Designs around lower 2/3 of basket's sides are of worsted wool yarn and are woven in false embroidery technique and consist of bands of small cross-shaped motifs in a single color (blue) or in two colors (red and brown or blue and green).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.3, Max Diam = ca. 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0122   CAS 0145-0122; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn
Description Cylindrical carrying basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven entirely in open plain twining; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Warps are braided at rim to form scalloped rim and also incorporated into heavy looped braid above rim that is connected at midpoint of each scallop on rim, as well as extended to form short braided carrying strap; Throughout basket the warps are paired, and on the base they are parallel, while on the sides the fibers in each warp pair are diverted either to the left or right in each succeeding row of twining; Designs on upper 1/3 of basket's sides are of worsted wool yarn, are woven in false embroidery technique, and consist of diagonal columns of small bicolored crosses (red/white, blue/white, red/purple, red/blue) and 1 tricolor cross (red/blue/white), bordered above and below by blue zigzag framing line (last section of lower framing line is of green yarn).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.2, Max Diam = 20.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0123   CAS 0145-0123; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round globose basket with flat base and wide mouth; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and below rim; Warp rods are crossed (some are also paired) and left exposed just below rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia fern stems in half-twist overlay and consists of star pattern on base and wide zigzag of diagonally stacked triangles on sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.8, Rim Diam = ca. 17.0, Max Diam = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0124   CAS 0145-0124; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Wintu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Shasta, Trinity
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Deep round winnowing basket with wide, flat base and flaring sides; Basket is woven primarily in plain twining technique, with 3-strand twining on the base; Warp material is whole, peeled hazel shoots and primary weft material is conifer roots; Designs are woven in full-twist overlay and consist of large, irregular 4-point star (comprised of parallel columns of stacked triangles) on base and continuing up sides, and 4 triangular units (also comprising stacked triangles) pendant from rim, all woven of black maidenhair fern stems and dyed brown woodwardia fern stems on a background of undyed bear grass leaves.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 14.5, Max Diam = 65.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0125   CAS 0145-0125; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Conifer roots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round cooking basket with rounded base and curved sides rising vertically to rim, woven primarily in plain twining with lattice and diagonal twining on base; Warp material is willow shoots; Design is in split redbud in plain twining and includes 4 geometric bands of 3 registers each (2 bands of rectangles, 1 band of triangles, and 1 band of parallelograms); Additional plain band is just below rim; Each band contains a dau mark.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.7, Max Diam = ca. 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0126   CAS 0145-0126; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Native cordage
Description Water bottle with conical lower body and very high, wide shoulder tapering to short, narrow neck with coil-wrapped rim; Woven mostly in diagonal twining with 3-strand twining on base; 4 design bands in dyed willow include diagonal lines on lower side, 2 zigzags along center median at mid-section, and plain bands on upper and lower shoulder; Two native cordage handles attached at side, each composed of six rings of twisted fiber woven into the basket side-by-side, creating thick U-shaped handles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 57.4, Rim Diam = 4.8, Max Diam = 44.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0127   CAS 0145-0127; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.1, Rim Diam = 11.4, Max Diam = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0128   CAS 0145-0128; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small square basket with rounded corners, recessed rim, and round mouth; Warp material is cedar bark; Base is woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark splints for both warp and weft, and a single row done in plain twining around the perimeter; Sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Cedar bark splint encircles top of basket forming a recessed rim; Single row of plain twining is below rim splint and several rows of plain twining are above it, completing the rim; Designs on sides of basket are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of several parallel bands; Single row of alternating purple and natural straw-colored fibers encircles base of basket; Composite band in colors of green, orange and purple encircles lower sides, and wider band with purple zigzag line on orange background and purple framing lines encircles the mid-section; Basket originally had lid (now missing).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.4, Rim Diam = 8.9, Max Diam = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0129   CAS 0145-0129; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Goblet-shaped basket consisting of round basket with flat base and vertical sides attached to pedestal base; Woven in 2-strand twining over tule cordage warps; Warp ends are folded over at rim and bound into final row of twining; Designs are in full-twist overlay and include 4 diagonal motifs of stacked rectangles flanked by triangles, between upper and lower framing bands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 12.5, Rim Diam = ca. 12.5, Max Diam = 14.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0130   CAS 0145-0130; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and curved sides; Coiled on single-rod foundation in spaced-stitch technique; Designs are in dyed (gray) willow and consist of 2 plain parallel bands on upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Max Diam = 16.0
Catalog Number CAS 0145-0131A,B   CAS 0145-0131A,B; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Commercial cloth
Description Baby carrier consisting of flat, triangular backboard and arching sun shade; Backboard is woven in open plain twining; Sun shade is woven in open diagonal twining; Design on sun shade is in dyed bracken fern roots woven in a lashing stitch and consists of 5 short diagonal lines; Strip of black and red commercial fabric is looped along sides of backboard for strapping baby into baby carrier.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 20.0, Width = 24.1, Length = 68.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0132   CAS 0145-0132; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi or Zuni Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County Navajo, AZ or McKinley, NM
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves
Description Round utilitarian peach tray with flat base and gently flaring sides; Basket is woven entirely in wicker technique using single wefts over multiple warps; Warp material is whole, unpeeled scrub sumac stems and weft material is whole peeled and unpeeled scrub sumac stems; Design consists of concentric bands in alternating light and dark colors, accomplished by alternate use of peeled and unpeeled weft stems; At rim, one stem in each warp group or bundle is bent over and incorporated into rim bundle that is coil-wrapped with yucca leaves; Remaining warp stems are clipped at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Max Diam = 34.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0133A,B   CAS 0145-0133A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel or Wade Hampton
Other Geographic Data Nushagak River area, Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Beach grass; Wool yarn
Description Deep round basket with flat base, slightly rounded and flaring sides, high and wide shoulder, and very short neck; Corresponding round lid with short lip is relatively flat with round knob handle with constricted base; Both basket and lid are woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation, using smaller coils and narrower weft material than is typical of traditional Yup'ik coiled basketry; Warp and weft material is beach grass; Decorative cross motifs are embroidered in wool yarn (black, red, and green) are arranged in horizontal bands around sides and shoulder of basket and around center of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.7, Rim Diam = 13.0, Max Diam = 27.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0134   CAS 0145-0134; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Ojibwe
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sweetgrass stems; Porcupine quills; Thread; Aniline dyes
Description Oval basket whose flat base is made from sheet of birch bark and whose slightly rounded sides are woven of sweetgrass bundles that are stitched together in a widely spaced coiling technique, using black thread as the weft fiber; Wide openwork band with one sweetgrass bundle woven in a zigzag pattern encircles upper side of basket; Floral pattern in natural and dyed (green, purple, and chartreuse) porcupine quills is woven on interior base; Lip of basket incorporates single row of quills in colors of red, yellow, and purple.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Width = ca. 19.0, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0135   CAS 0145-0135; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Ojibwe
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sweetgrass; Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Thread; Porcupine quills
Description Shallow round basket with flat base made from sheet of birch bark; Low and flaring sides are made up of bundles of sweetgrass stems that are woven together in a widely spaced coiling technique, using black thread as the weft fiber; Final bundle of sweetgrass stems around rim is shaped into decorative zigzag border; Small decorative elements were originally woven on interior of base in quill work.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.4, Max Diam = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0137   CAS 0145-0137; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chehalis
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark slats; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; aniline dyes
Description Rectangular basket with flat base and slightly flared sides rising to a ovoid rim, woven primarily in wrapped twining technique, with plaiting on the base and several rows of plain twining around the outside edge of the base; Warp material is cedar bark slats and the primary weft material is bear grass leaves; Designs are woven of dyed weft material and consist of blue and straw-colored ticked band along juncture of base and sides, band of yellow diamonds on red background around mid-section, and 2 bands with orange zigzag on green background (1 around lower sides and 1 just below rim); Flat bail handle made from cedar slat wrapped in orange bear grass with ribbon bead of blue bear grass is attached to rim along sides of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 10.5, Width = ca. 11.0, Length = ca. 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0139A,B   CAS 0145-0139A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Penobscot
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Maine
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s to 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ash splint; Sweetgrass stems; Aniline dye
Description Round sewing basket with flat base, very slightly rounded sides, and wide round mouth, along with corresponding round flat-topped lid with low sides and braided handle; Basket and lid are woven primarily in wicker technique; Warp material is dyed ash splints and primary weft material is sweetgrass; Base of basket consists of equal-sized dyed green ash splints that are crossed in the center and arranged like spokes of a wheel, but are unbound except around the perimeter of the base where several rows of narrow ash splints are woven in wicker technique; Sides of basket are woven in wicker technique, using braided sweetgrass as the weft; Single wide dyed green ash splint is woven in just below rim; Rim is reinforced on exterior with narrow dyed green ash splint and inside by unpeeled, split wooden rod, both of which are bound together with widely spaced dyed green ash weft; Lid is woven similarly to basket, except warp splints are very narrow at their centers, and half of the lid is woven with single sweetgrass stems and half with braided sweetgrass stems; Rim of lid is reinforced on exterior with several sweetgrass stems and on interior with ash splint, the two bound together with narrow ash splint fiber; Handle of braided sweetgrass is secured to top of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0140   CAS 0145-0140; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.9, Width = 15.2, Length = 17.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0141   CAS 0145-0141; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Width = 13.5, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0142A,B   CAS 0145-0142A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Max Diam = 19.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0143   CAS 0145-0143; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.2, Width = 24.5, Length = 26.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0144   CAS 0145-0144; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Width = 21.9, Rim Diam = 18.5, Length = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0145   CAS 0145-0145; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.4, Max Diam = 52.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0146   CAS 0145-0146; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Oregon
County Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Nettle (Urtica dioica) stems; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and vertical sides that slope inward slightly toward rim; Woven in plain twining; Designs are in plain twining over paired warps and consist of plain, dashed band on base and single-weft, dash bands on sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Rim Diam = ca. 7.5, Max Diam = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0147   CAS 0145-0147; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Phragmites reed stems (?)
Description Round basket with flat base and concave sides; Woven in 2-strand twining over tule cordage warps; Warp ends are folded over at rim and bound into final row of twining; Designs are in full-twist overlay and consist of 4 triangular shapes on base and a plain band and 2 bands of small contiguous triangles on the sides, all done in alternating light and dark colors.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Rim Diam = ca. 15.0, Max Diam = ca. 19.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0148   CAS 0145-0148; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka)
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Western Vancouver Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems
Description Narrow but deep rectangular purse or wallet with flat base and vertical sides; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is rye grass stems; Base of basket is woven in simple plaiting technique, using a single wide cedar bark slat for the warp and a series of narrow cedar bark slats for the weft, which then extend up the sides and continue as warps; Outer edges of base are woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft; Single row of 3-strand twining along junction of base and sides ads structural support; Sides of purse are woven entirely in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft; Warp fibers are bent over at the rim and bound into the final row of twining; Weft fibers on upper sides of purse are slightly darker than those in other areas of the purse, but this may or may not have been intentional; Purse appears otherwise to have been undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Width = 5.4, Length = 16.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0149   CAS 0145-0149; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mesquakie
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Illinois
County
Other Geographic Data Great Lakes region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ash splints; Sweetgrass; Aniline dye
Description Made-for-sale tourist basket in the shape of a semi-circular disc turned on its edge; Flat, rounded base and ends of basket are woven in plain plaiting technique, using two sets of narrow ash splints for the warp and and wide ash splits (dyed pink) for the weft; The warps are bent at the junction of the base and the sides, with half of them extending up one side and half up the other side; Sides are woven in simple wicker technique, using braided sweetgrass stems for a lower band and single sweetgrass stems for the center area; Band of plaited pink ash slats separate the braided and plain bands on sides; Rim is reinforced with wooden slat on interior and with sweetgrass bundle on exterior, all bound together in widely spaced coiled stitch; Base and sides are decorated with additional pink ash splint that is twisted back and forth to form ribbon curlicues; Elaborate openwork braid of narrow pink ash splints encircles the rim; Pair of short braided sweetgrass carrying handles is attached to upper sides of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.2, Width = 7.8, Length = 27.8
Catalog Number CAS 0145-0150A,B   CAS 0145-0150A,B; Pouch with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Pouch with lid
Culture unknown
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.4, Length = 12.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0151A,B   CAS 0145-0151A,B; Pouch with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Pouch with lid
Culture unknown
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.3, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0152   CAS 0145-0152; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath or Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Oregon
County Modoc, Siskiyou, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves or nettle (Urtica dioica) stems; Phragmites reed
Description Round woman’s hat with flat base and flaring sides; Woven in 2-strand twining; Warp ends are folded inward at rim and bound in final row of twining; Designs on sides are done in full-twist overlay and consist of 4 plain bands, alternating with bands of exposed warp.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Max Diam = ca. 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0153   CAS 0145-0153; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Width = 20.3, Length = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0154   CAS 0145-0154; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Cactus roots
Description Deep oval, scoop-shaped parching basket with rounded bottom and sides and rounded at both ends; Woven in widely spaced, 2-strand twining; Warp rods are bent and overlapped at one end; Rim reinforcing rod is coil wrapped in redbud shoots and cactus roots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Width = 27.7, Length = 46.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0155   CAS 0145-0155; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and straight, vertical sides; Coiled on single-rod foundation in spaced-stitch technique; Basket has no decorative design.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 18.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0156   CAS 0145-0156; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture unknown
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.9, Max Diam = 19.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0157   CAS 0145-0157; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves
Description Round storage basket with flat base and rounded sides; Some warp ends are trimmed flush at rim, but most are looped over and bound in final row of twining forming scalloped edge; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining over tule cordage warps, with 3-strand twining on base; Designs on side are in full-twist overlay and consist of 4 parallel brown lines with crossbars.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.5, Rim Diam = ca. 22.0, Max Diam = 27.5
Catalog Number CAS 0145-0158   CAS 0145-0158; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory?
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Australia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.3, Max Diam = ca. 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0159A-G   CAS 0145-0159A-G; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe, Mono Lake Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round conical basket with indeterminate base and flaring sides; Woven in 2-strand diagonal twining; Heavy reinforcing rod, wrapped in coil stitch, surrounds the rim; Designs are in redbud and consist of 6 bands of varying widths, comprising chevron and zigzag patterns.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 35.0, Max Diam = ca. 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0161   CAS 0145-0161; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Width = 17.0, Length = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0162   CAS 0145-0162; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Width = 16.7, Length = 16.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0165   CAS 0145-0165; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Cahuilla, Luiseño
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Riverside, San Diego
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round granary storage basket with flat base, and expansive globose body that tapers gradually to a high, broad shoulder that partially encloses a wide mouth; Basket is woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation, and is completely without any design elements.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 63.0, Rim Diam = ca. 61.0, Max Diam = 112.0
Catalog Number CAS 0145-0166   CAS 0145-0166; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 71.1, Rim Diam = 14.0, Max Diam = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0171   CAS 0145-0171; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Cloth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.6, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0172   CAS 0145-0172; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 39.0, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 34.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0173   CAS 0145-0173; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.5, Width = 6.2, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0175   CAS 0145-0175; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chemehuevi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Arizona
County Riverside, San Bernardino, CA, Mohave, La Paz, AZ
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Oval-shaped bowl with flat base and flaring sides; Basket is woven in coiled technique; Primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots over a 3-rod foundation of peeled whole willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and consist of 6 concentric terraced diamond motifs around lower sides of basket, and plain black band along rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.6, Width = 20.2, Length = 24.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0176A,B   CAS 0145-0176A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Vegetal (?) dye
Description Large round basket with flat base and vertical sides, along with corresponding round flat-topped lid with vertical sides that fit down over rim of basket and very wide and squat central knob handle that contains seeds or pebbles to produce rattle sound; Basket and lid are woven entirely in plain twining technique except for several rows of simple plaiting near outer edges of basket's base and the underside of the lid's rattle handle, which has alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; All designs are woven in false embroidery technique and consists of perfectly laid out network of concentric diamonds on lower 2/3 of sides of basket, woven of undyed and dyed (indeterminate color now faded to dark brown) bear grass leaves; Design on lid consists of 4-part whirling motif on knob handle woven half of undyed bear grass leaves and half of black maidenhair fern stems; 2 wide concentric bands cover the lid's brim, each bearing a pattern of alternately light (undyed bear grass leaves) and dark (maidenhair fern stems) triangles; Sides of lid show a continuation of the diamond network pattern from the basket's sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.9, Max Diam = ca. 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0152-0011A,B   CAS 0152-0011A,B; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture unknown
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.1, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 7.0 (closed)
Catalog Number CAS 0152-0012   CAS 0152-0012; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s or early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) strips; Cotton string
Description Flat rectangular bag with rectangular pouch and long fold-over flap, woven almost entirely in plain plaiting technique using cedar strips, except for several rows of twined cotton string along rim of pouch and along upper edge of flap; Design is limited to simple bands along edges, woven of dyed rust brown and black cedar strips; This bag was used to hold gambling sticks, and its long flap (3 times longer than the pouch) could be used as a playing surface when unfolded; Bags of this type were most commonly made of leather.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 44.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0152-0015   CAS 0152-0015; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.3, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 41.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0152-0016   CAS 0152-0016; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chehalis
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax); Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven primarily in wrapped twining technique (on sides), with plain twining on base and single row of 3-strand twining near juncture of base and sides; Warp material and primary weft material is probably tule stems; Secondary weft material is undyed bear grass leaves; Warps are bent over at rim and incorporated into a wrapped coil; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of 2 concentric deep yellow bands on base, woven in half-twist overlay; Row of 3-strand twining on base includes dyed purple and deep yellow bear grass wefts; Purple terraced zigzag band on deep yellow background encircles mid-section and band of small purple geometric motifs is located just below rim; Short coil-wrapped carrying handle is attached to rim at two points opposite each other.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.8, Max Diam = 10.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0152-0017   CAS 0152-0017; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Atka or Unalaska Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn
Description Small cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven entirely in open plain twining on base and alternating bands of open plain twining (with exposed crossed warps) and closed plain twining on sides; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs on sides are of worsted red and brown wool yarn and are woven in false embroidery technique, but extant traces of yarn in interstices do not allow design elements or motifs to be identified.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.8, Max Diam = 8.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0152-0024   CAS 0152-0024; Woven object (rolled fiber encased in basketry)
Category Basketry
Object Name Woven object (rolled fiber encased in basketry)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.6, Length = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0153-0001   CAS 0153-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Vegetal (?) dye
Description Very large and deep round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides, woven primarily in plain twining technique, with 5 double rows of 3-strand twining on the lower sides and a triple row of 3-strand twining around the rim; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven in false embroidery technique, using undyed and probably dyed bear grass leaves as the weft; Designs consist of a single wide band around the upper sides of the basket, that is divided vertically into 3 parallel bands, of which the upper and lower ones are identical and contain negative diamonds, "X" motifs, and chevrons, with the "X's" filled in with dyed bear grass leaves (indeterminate color is now faded to dark brown) and the remaining area woven of undyed bear grass leaves; Narrower band between the upper and lower bands appears to have terraced zigzag pattern in at lest 2 colors (also faded to brown) and following contours of terraced triangles that are pendant from top and bottom of band and of the same color used to fill in the "X's" in the other bands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.0, Max Diam = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0155-0001   CAS 0155-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Nevada
County Douglas
Other Geographic Data Risou Canyon
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Tray is an oval scoop with rounded corners.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 15.5, Width = 44.6, Length = 60.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0155-0002   CAS 0155-0002; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Nevada
County Douglas
Other Geographic Data Risou Canyon
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Large, scoop-shaped winnowing basket / tray with rounded distal end and pointed proximal end; Woven in open, 2-strand twining with heavy rim reinforcing rod wrapped in widely spaced coil stitch; No design.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 15.0, Width = 50.4, Length = 65.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0200-0005   CAS 0200-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Northwest Territories or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Yukon or Great Lakes region, possibly
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) roots; Sinew; Wool yarn; Hemp fiber
Description Rectangular basket with flat base and vertical sides rising to a wide, ovoid mouth; Basket is essentially made from a single sheet of birch bark that has been trimmed and folded to shape, with the overlapping joins on the side lashed together with sinew; Separate bark strip is positioned on exterior of rim at either end of basket and secured with reinforcing rod that encircles rim and which is coil-wrapped with willow roots; Red wool yarn and blue (or green?) hemp fiber are threaded though the coil wrappings along rim, parallel to each other, in ribbon beading technique.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.2, Width = 21.2, Length = 20.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0200-0008   CAS 0200-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Max Diam = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0200-0010   CAS 0200-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Slightly oval basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs in bracken fern root consist of 2 parallel, checkered zigzag bands around upper sides; Rim is finished in diagonal stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.8, Max Diam = 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0200-0011   CAS 0200-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides; Woven in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on outer edge of base (2 exterior rows; 1 interior); Designs on side are in full twist overlay and wrapped twining and include motif of 3 parallel negative vertical zigzag lines superimposed on terraced V-shape lying on its side, all repeated 6 times and framed above by band of small triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Rim Diam = ca. 21.0, Max Diam = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0200-0012   CAS 0200-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Cotton string
Description Round tobacco storage (?) basket with flat base and rounded sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Extra warp rods are added near rim to form double rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair ferns and includes double zigzag band comprising triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids (crooked pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Rim Diam = ca. 16.0, Max Diam = ca. 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0200-0013   CAS 0200-0013; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Wintu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Shasta, Trinity
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base, low shoulder, and deep inward sloping sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base and final row of twining at rim; Designs in full-twist overlay include concentric bands done in bear grass on base and motif comprising parallel horizontal lines flanked by diagonal columns of stacked triangles repeated 4 times on sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.1, Rim Diam = ca. 17.0, Max Diam = ca. 21.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0200-0014A,B   CAS 0200-0014A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka)
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Western Vancouver Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim, with corresponding round, flat-topped lid with low sides that fit over the basket's rim; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is bear grass leaves; Basket and lid are woven in wrapped twining technique; Single cedar bark slat encircles top of basket and forms recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include dark blue star motif in center of base and dark blue band around perimeter of base, 3 narrow parallel bands (2 dark blue, 1 purple) around lower sides, dark blue zigzag band around mid-section of sides, small dark blue star and two dark blue concentric bands on top of lid, and 3 narrow parallel bands (2 dark blue and 1 purple) around sides of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Rim Diam = 14.7, Max Diam = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0200-0015A,B   CAS 0200-0015A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim, with corresponding round, flat-topped lid with low sides that fit over the basket's rim; Warp material is cedar bark; Center of base is woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark splints as both warp and weft; Remainder of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single cedar bark splint encircles the top of the basket, forming the recessed rim, over which the warp fibers are bent and bound into the final row of twining; All designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include single row of alternating green and straw-colored fibers along base of sides; Composite purple and yellow bands around upper and lower sides, orange zigzag band on dark blue background around mid-section of sides; Designs on lid include dark blue center, encircled by composite red, yellow, and dark blue bands both in center and around perimeter, as well as orange zigzag band on dark blue background on top of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 13.5, Rim Diam = ca. 20.2, Max Diam = 20.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0200-0016   CAS 0200-0016; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Thompson or Fraser River Salish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Thompson and/or Fraser River areas
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) splints and roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Cherry (Prunus emarginata) bark
Description Small rectangular basket with flat base and flaring sides that rise to a wide, rectangular mouth with rounded corners; Basket is woven entirely in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is cedar splints and primary weft material is cedar roots; Designs are woven in imbrication technique, using undyed bear grass leaves and natural (red) or mud-dyed (black) cherry bark, and consist of 3 encircling bands of small cross motifs, each with a bear grass center but alternating in outer colors between red and black; Final rim coil is also decorated with a stream of undyed bear grass leaves that is woven in ribbon beading technique.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 16.0, Depth = 0.8, Max Diam = 16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0200-0017   CAS 0200-0017; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Wintu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Shasta, Trinity
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Small round basket with rounded base and side and slightly inward curving rim; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining at basket start and on final row along rim; Designs are woven in full-twist overlay technique and include alternating black and brown lines radiating out from base and up lower sides; Wide design band around upper sides of basket shows rectilinear zigzag consisting of 3 parallel lines (2 brown and 1 black) with triangles above and below, all on natural straw-colored background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Rim Diam = 12.3, Max Diam = 13.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0200-0018   CAS 0200-0018; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Wintu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Shasta, Trinity
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base, curved sides, and inward curving rim; Woven mostly in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base and rim; Designs in full-twist overlay consist of concentric bands of woodwardia fern on base and just below rim and triangular motif outlined in smaller triangles (in woodwardia and maidenhair fern) repeated 4 times around sides, all on background of bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Rim Diam = 9.6, Max Diam = 12.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0203-0001A,B   CAS 0203-0001A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Mindanao
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Width = 5.7, Length = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0228-0002A,B   CAS 0228-0002A,B; Socks
Category Basketry
Object Name Socks
Culture Japanese: Ainu
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Hokkaido
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1875
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0228-0006   CAS 0228-0006; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Japanese: Ainu
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Hokkaido
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1875
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.6, Max Diam = 39.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0235-0018   CAS 0235-0018; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and curved sides, sloping inward toward rim; Woven mostly in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair fern in half-twist overlay and includes diagonal terraced zigzag flanked by triangles ("snake" and "sharp tooth" patterns) repeated 4 times with narrow zigzag around base and "beaded" band around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.5, Rim Diam = 22.0, Max Diam = 25.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0235-0019   CAS 0235-0019; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Max Diam = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0235-0020   CAS 0235-0020; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and slightly rounded sides that curve inward just a bit toward the rim; Warp material is cedar bark; Basket start on base is simple plaited cedar bark splints, but most of the base is wove in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft; Single row at junction of base and sides is woven in 3-strand twining technique; Sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining technique, with rye grass stems as the primary weft; An additional row of 3-strand twining occurs several rows below a cedar bark splint that encircles the top of the basket and forms a slightly recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final rows of twining; One row of twining below and one row above the rim splint are woven in plain twining, using cedar bark as the weft; Designs on sides of basket are woven in either dyed rye grass stems or dyed bear grass leaves, and include 4 parallel bands in dark blue and blue-gray, varying between 2 and 4 twined rows in width; Only the two middle bands include bear grass fibers; Basket originally had lid which is now missing.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.7, Rim Diam = 9.8, Max Diam = 10.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0235-0021   CAS 0235-0021; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with flat base and curved sides; Woven primarily in plain weave with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair fern and is divided into 3 registers; Dashed band decorates crown; Middle register (bordered by serrated-edged bands) 4 pairs of hourglass shapes; Rim register contains 4 parallelograms.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Max Diam = 16.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0235-0028   CAS 0235-0028; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods; Tree yucca [Joshua tree] (Yucca brevifolia) roots
Description Deep round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Warp material is whole willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven primarily of black devil's claw with lesser amounts of brown yucca root and consist of black circular area in center, from which radiate 5 columns of diagonally stacked rectangles (2 of the columns further subdivide; Designs on side of basket include 2 closely spaced parallel terraced zigzag lines around lower side and band of V-shaped motifs (each composed of 2 closely spaced terraced V's) pendant from rim; Two small terraced triangles that are half black and half brown are located seemingly randomly between zigzag band and band of V's; Final rim coil alternates stitches of black devil's claw and natural colored willow.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.1, Max Diam = 37.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0235-0029   CAS 0235-0029; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino?
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines or Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo?
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.8, Max Diam = 36.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0265-0032A,B   CAS 0265-0032A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base, flaring lower sides, and rounded upper sides, with corresponding round conical lid tapering upward to a flat-topped knob handle; Both basket and lid are woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; Designs are woven of dyed rye grass leaves and consist of 4 purple crosses (with red centers) around upper sides of basket and 4 crosses (half red/half purple) around sides of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.3, Rim Diam = 12.5, Max Diam = 18.9
Catalog Number CAS 0276-0016   CAS 0276-0016; Sifter basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Sifter basket
Culture Chokwe
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Angola
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data 30 miles west of Herrique de Carvalho
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1970s
Collection Name E.S. Ross
Materials Plant material
Description Manioc flour sifter basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.0, Max Diam = 14.5
Catalog Number CAS 0276-0017   CAS 0276-0017; Sifter basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Sifter basket
Culture Chokwe
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Angola
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data 30 miles west of Herrique de Carvalho
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1970s
Collection Name E.S. Ross
Materials Plant material
Description Manioc flour sifter basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.0, Max Diam = 14.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0276-0018   CAS 0276-0018; Fish trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish trap basket
Culture Chokwe
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Angola
State/Prov./Dist. Lunda
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Muatshihunga, northeastern Angola
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name E.S. Ross
Materials Reed
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 24.0, Length = 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0276-0019   CAS 0276-0019; Fish trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish trap basket
Culture Chokwe
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Angola
State/Prov./Dist. Lunda
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Muatshihunga, northeastern Angola
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name E.S. Ross
Materials Reed
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 28.0, Length = 56.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0276-0020   CAS 0276-0020; Fish trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish trap basket
Culture Chokwe
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Angola
State/Prov./Dist. Lunda
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Muatshihunga, northeastern Angola
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name E.S. Ross
Materials Reed
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 28.0, Length = 56.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0276-0021   CAS 0276-0021; Fish trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish trap basket
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Angola
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data 5 miles north of Cacolo region, northeastern Angola
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name E.S. Ross
Materials Reed
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 26.0, Length = 60.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0276-0050   CAS 0276-0050; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chokwe
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Angola
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Cacolo region, northeastern Angola
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name E.S. Ross
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.0, Max Diam = 41.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0276-0051   CAS 0276-0051; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chokwe
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Angola
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Cacolo region, northeastern Angola
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name E.S. Ross
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.5, Max Diam = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0015   CAS 0281-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data Sierra Nevada Foothills
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven on bundle foundation; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and redbud and consists of 2 parallel zigzag bands on upper sides of basket; Four segments of the rim coil show alternating dark and light ticking.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.6, Max Diam = 22.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0016   CAS 0281-0016; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Large round jar-shaped basket with flat base, rounded lower body rising to a very high rounded shoulder, and short but very wide neck with flaring rim; Basket is woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Warp material is whole peeled willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and consist of circular area in center of base, encircled by 3 concentric bands; 7 wide zigzag lines rise vertically from juncture of base and sides to midlevel on sides where they meet a wide horizontal checkerboard band; 11 triangles are above the checkerboard band, some of which form the low apexes of a wide zigzag band on the shoulder; Second zigzag band encircles the upper shoulder and neck and is bordered above and below by band that alternates light (willow) and dark (devil's claw) fibers; Final rim coil is completely woven in devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 45.3, Rim Diam = 21.1, Max Diam = 38.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0017   CAS 0281-0017; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data Sierra Nevada Foothills
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base, rounded sides, high shoulder, and in-curving rim; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in redbud and dyed bracken fern roots and consist of 8 Christian-style crosses around sides, 4 partial crosses around upper sides, and 4 rectangular units around lower sides, all done in snake pattern of diamonds and triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.3, Rim Diam = 21.3, Max Diam = 28.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0021   CAS 0281-0021; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1908-1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Cotton thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.0, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 23.2
Catalog Number CAS 0281-0022   CAS 0281-0022; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Coconut husk fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 29.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 38.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0023   CAS 0281-0023; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber; Roots; String
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0305-0001   CAS 0305-0001; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Shikoku; Village: Misaki
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1906
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.8, Max Diam = 45.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0305-0002   CAS 0305-0002; Eel trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Eel trap basket
Culture Yurok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Frank Isles
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Barrel shaped eel trap with flat base and slightly rounded sides; Woven entirely in widely spaced, 2-strand open twining; Warp rods are bent over at rim and braided, then bent inward and down forming a funnel opening; Reinforcing rod is attached around lower side and 3 vertical reinforcing rods are attached to exterior side of trap; Single reinforcing rod extends across exterior base; No design.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 52.5 , Rim Diam = 48.0, Max Diam = ca. 61.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0003A,B   CAS 0310-0003A,B; Socks
Category Basketry
Object Name Socks
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Flax (Phormiun tenax); Commercial cloth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.2, Width = 10.3, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 27.0
Catalog Number CAS 0310-0004A,B   CAS 0310-0004A,B; Sandals
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Sandals
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Island, probably
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Flax (Phormiun tenax)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.2, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 21.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0315-0001   CAS 0315-0001; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Tenesa Wa Kittu
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 53.3, Max Diam = 64.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0315-0002   CAS 0315-0002; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Kikuyu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.8, Max Diam = 10.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0315-0003   CAS 0315-0003; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Kikuyu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Glass beads; Brass (metal) button
Description Small cylindrical bag with rounded base and vertical sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique; Both warp and weft fibers are multi-plied and appear to be of the same material; Band of 9 dark blue glass beads and second band of 8 white glass beads and 1 brass-colored metal button encircles sides of basket; Narrow red-stained band encircles sides just below beads; 2 small bundles of warp fibers extend beyond rim opposite each other to form short carrying strap.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.3, Max Diam = ca. 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0315-0004   CAS 0315-0004; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Kikuyu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Max Diam = 11.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0053   CAS 0370-0053; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Deer brush (Ceonothus integerrimus) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Glass beads; Cotton string; Thread; Pigment
Description Girl's baby carrier consisting of double-layer triangular backboard and arched sun shade on hooped supports; Backboard woven primarily in lashing stitch with plain twining at base; Sun shade woven in diagonal twining; Rim is coil-wrapped; Backboard design is vertical zigzags, indicating its use by a female child; Hood design alternates exposed warps and twined bands; 2 beaded dangles and red pigment spots also decorate hood; This type of carrier would be the second of several cradles used by a baby, this one being of sturdier construction and woven with a full protective hood and gender-specific designs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.4, Width = 34.3, Length = 52.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0055A,B   CAS 0370-0055A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Thompson or Fraser River Salish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Thompson and/or Fraser River areas
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) slats and roots; Common reed (Phragmites australis) stems; Cherry (Prunus emarginata) bark
Description Large rectangular flat-bottomed basket with slightly flaring sides, and a low interior lip, along with corresponding flat, rectangular lid with low sides that fit over basket's lip; Base of basket and lid are woven in plaited technique over wide cedar slats, using cedar roots as the weft, and single bundle around perimeter of each is coil-wrapped and the whole units are supported on narrow footed bases comprising a cedar slat set on edge and trimmed with an additional bundle coil; Sides of basket are woven in coiled technique over cedar slats; Primary weft material is cedar roots; Designs are woven of undyed reed stems and natural (red) and mud-dyed (black) cherry bark, using the coiling technique on the basket's sides and ribbon beading on the entire lid and along base and rim of the basket; Designs on ends of basket consist of central column of red and straw-colored crosses, flanked by negative vertical zigzags on black background; Sides of basket show central column of black T-shaped motifs on straw-colored background, flanked by vertical columns of red and straw-colored crosses and wide negative vertical zigzags on red background; Designs on lid consist of plain bands alternating with ribbon-beaded bear grass or dyed black cherry bark bands on top, and red cherry bark bands along edges; 3 small imbricated reed sections on interior may be weaver's signature.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.7, Width = 40.7, Length = 60.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0056   CAS 0370-0056; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Toni Dodge
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots or sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Piñon pine (Pinus edulis) pitch
Description Large jar-shaped water bottle with concave base, rounded body, high tapering neck, and tall wide neck with slightly flaring rim; Warp and weft material is sumac or willow shoots; Basket is woven primarily in plain diagonal twining, with several rows of 3-strand twining on base and along shoulder for extra strength; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped; Two carved wooden handles are bent into "U" shapes with outward flaring ends that are secured with coiled stitches to sides of basket just above and below shoulder; Rim is wrapped in black devil's claw; Entire interior and exterior of basket are covered with heavy coating of brown piñon pine pitch; Possible decorative wide line along shoulder is darker than surrounding area, possibly produced by using overheated (burnt) pitch, as underlying weft stitches are not dyed or painted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 44.5, Rim Diam = 19.6, Max Diam = 37.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0059   CAS 0370-0059; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Very large and deep round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique except for single row of 3-strand twining at junction of base and sides; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Series of 9 concentric bands on base are woven in plain twining using dyed green, purple, red, and dark brown spruce roots, alternating with bands of undyed spruce root between them; Row of 3-strand twining is also of dyed red spruce roots; Pair of 3-row bands along lower sides are woven in false embroidery, using dyed red and purple bear grass leaves; 2 wide and 1 narrow band encircle basket around midsection, with the background of the wider bands woven in plain twining and comprising alternating red and purple bands, all between upper and lower green framing lines; On exterior of these are series of alternating red and straw-colored angular "S" shapes, all in false embroidery; Narrower band between the 2 wider false embroidered bands is also woven in false embroidery and shows series of small rectangles that form a terraced zigzag, flanked by red terraced triangles, with the overall band framed between plain twined bands in purple and orange; Narrow false embroidered band in dyed purple and red and undyed bear grass encircles rim; Double pair of cordage ties on upper sides secured tumpline (section of wool yarn rope is attached).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.7, Max Diam = ca. 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0060A,B   CAS 0370-0060A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Jicarilla Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Rio Arriba or Sandoval
Other Geographic Data Jicarilla Apache Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and slightly flared, vertical sides with pair of rectangular cutout handles on upper sides; Basket and corresponding flat lid with low sides that fit over rim of basket are both woven in coiling technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is willow shoots and the primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs on basket and lid are woven of aniline dyed willow and include 4 large concentric red and green diamonds on sides of basket, alternating with pairs of smaller concentric terraced diamonds in red and green in intervening spaces; Designs on lid include red and green concentric bands on top and band of terraced red and green triangles around sides; Basket was likely woven for sale as clothes hamper.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 50.0, Max Diam = 33.4
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0066   CAS 0370-0066; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Eastern Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Model baby carrier for girl, consisting of double-layer rectangular backboard and arching sun shade on hooped support; Woven in diagonal twining with coil-wrapping around rim; Design are in redbud and consist of simple zigzag on backboard and alternating bands of red (redbud) and light (willow shoots) warp rods on sun shade.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Width = 9.5, Length = 16.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0067   CAS 0370-0067; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Miniature baby carrier consisting of flat rectangular backboard and hooped sun shade; Backboard is woven in diagonal twining; Sun shade is woven in plain twining; Upper and lower rims are coil-wrapped; Designs on both backboard and sun shade alternate bands of exposed warp rods and twined bands, as well as black (bracken fern) and light (sedge) weft materials.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Width = 7.1, Length = 12.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0068A,B   CAS 0370-0068A,B; Effigy basket with lid (crab)
Category Basketry
Object Name Effigy basket with lid (crab)
Culture Coushatta
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Pine (Pinus sp.) needles; Raffia grass leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Effigy basket in the form of a crab; Oval body has flat base and rounded sides that curve inward at the rim; Corresponding oval lid has interior lip that fits inside mouth of basket; Both basket and lid are woven in open coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is pine needles and primary weft material is undyed raffia grass leaves; Appended tail, 8 legs (4 legs on each side), and pair of large claws on front are all wrapped in dyed red raffia leaves; Eyes and antennae on front are made of dyed black raffia leaves; Top of lid is decorated with dyed red raffia fibers woven in overstitch technique.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.1, Width = ca. 12.5, Length = 15.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0069   CAS 0370-0069; Effigy basket and doll
Category Basketry; Folk Toys
Object Name Effigy basket and doll
Culture Coushatta
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Pine (Pinus sp.) needles; Raffia grass leaves; Aniline dyes; Leather; Commercial cloth; Commercial thread
Description Effigy basket in the form of small cylindrical water well with attached water bucket and a butter churn (?), all mounted on a flat, oval base and all woven in an open split-stitch coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is pine needles and weft material is undyed raffia grass leaves; Small cloth female doll dressed in yellow leather dress and moccasins and red cloth cape and belt is standing by the butter churn grasping the upright pole; Doll's facial features and hair are made from black thread.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.3, Width = 9.7, Length = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0070A,B   CAS 0370-0070A,B; Effigy basket with lid (turkey)
Category Basketry
Object Name Effigy basket with lid (turkey)
Culture Coushatta
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Pine (Pinus sp.) needles; Raffia grass leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Effigy basket in the form of a turkey, whose hollow, oval body has a flat base and rounded sides that curve inward toward the rim; Corresponding oval lid is slightly rounded and has interior lip that fits inside basket's mouth; Both basket and lid are woven in open coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is pine needles and primary weft material is undyed raffia grass leaves; Turkey’s neck and head are fashioned from pine needle bundle that is coil-wrapped; Eyes are woven of dyed black raffia leaves; Tail is fashioned from lengths of raffia leaves that are looped through coils and extend out as fringe; Body is supported on pine needle bundle secured to underside, whose two ends are bent down to form the legs and the ends splayed to form 4 toes each, and all are coil-wrapped and secured to an oval coiled base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.6, Width = 10.4, Length = 13.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0076   CAS 0370-0076; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and curving sides that slope slightly inward; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and just below rim; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair and woodwardia ferns and includes concentric bands on base and diagonally stacked tri-color parallelograms on sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Rim Diam = 10.8, Max Diam = 12.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0077A,B   CAS 0370-0077A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Silk thread
Description Cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven entirely in closed plain twining except for four paired rows on the base where the warps are exposed and crossed and a single row of 3-strand twining at the junction of the base and sides; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are of silk thread, are woven in false embroidery technique, and consist of band of stacked triangles (in colors of orange, purple, pink, green and red) around midsection of basket, flanked above and below by band of open terraced diamonds in pink and pale blue, all framed between narrow terraced zigzag lines in yellow and brown; Matching round and slightly domed lid has short side that fits over rim of basket and central flat-topped knob handle on short thin stem; Lid is woven in closed plain twining; Designs on lid consist of concentric green, yellow, red, and purple bands on knob handle and similar motifs in similar colors on wide shoulder of lid as those found on basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Max Diam = 12.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0314   CAS 0370-0314; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1870-1900
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots or sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Horsehair
Description Jar-shaped basket with narrow base and rounded sides, flaring to a maximum diameter at the mid-section, then tapering gradually toward the rim; Basket is woven in coiled technique, primarily over a two-rod foundation, and occasionally over three rods; Warp and weft materials are probably willow or sumac shoots; Traces of pine pitch coating remain on interior; Traces of two black horsehair handles remain opposite each other on the shoulders.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.3, Rim Diam = ca. 6.0, Max Diam = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0443   CAS 0370-0443; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Nez Perce
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Idaho, Washington or Oregon
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hop twine; Hemp; Corn husk; Wool yarn; Canvas cloth; Metal; Leather
Description Large, flat rectangular storage bag woven in 2-strand plain twining technique; Warp material is hop twine; Weft material around base and mouth of bag is hemp, while hop twine is used as the weft over the remainder body; Sides taper inward slightly toward the mouth; Canvas strip attached at bottom to which metal rings have been attached with thread; Wide hide band is laced through rings; Designs are woven of wool yarn in a false embroidery technique, against a background of undyed corn husk, and consist of 6 rows of green hourglass figures on red rectangles on the front face of the bag, and 4 rows of diamonds and half diamonds in green, blue, red, orange, and turquoise on the reverse face.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.4, Length = 47.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0627   CAS 0370-0627; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Nez Perce
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Idaho, Washington or Oregon
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hop twine; Corn husk; Hemp; Wool yarn; Hide
Description Small, flat rectangular pouch woven in 2-strand plain twining technique; Warp material is hemp and primary weft material is hop twine; Back panel of pouch extends above rim to form triangular tab that down over the front to form a flap and is secured with short leather thong threaded through point of tab and another one threaded through upper side of pouch; Designs are woven in false embroidery technique in wool yarn and include parallel yellow and blue zigzag bands, both edged in red and both continuing around both front and back sides of pouch; Fold-over flap is embroidered with alternating green and red bands; Segmented band in pale green wool and undyed corn husk frames bottom edge on front face only; Background areas on front and back of pouch (not including fold-over flap) are woven of undyed corn husk in a false embroidery technique; Third leather thong is threaded through back of pouch, probably to tie pouch to belt.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0732A,B   CAS 0370-0732A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Ethiopia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.3, Max Diam = 15.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0733   CAS 0370-0733; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Small round basket with flat base and rounded sides with slightly in-curved rim, woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Warp material is whole peeled willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of brown springtime peeled willow shoots and consist of a terraced geometric motif that is inconsistently repeated numerous times in various forms and segments thereof in a single band around upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Rim Diam = 12.2, Max Diam = 12.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0734A,B   CAS 0370-0734A,B; Effigy basket with lid (alligator)
Category Basketry
Object Name Effigy basket with lid (alligator)
Culture Coushatta
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Pine (Pinus sp.) needles and cone scales; Raffia grass leaves; Aniline dyes; Commercial cloth; Wool yarn
Description Elongated basket in the form of an alligator in walking position, woven entirely in open-spaced coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is pine needles and primary weft material is undyed raffia grass leaves; Alligator's body is oval-shaped and constitutes the actual "basket" with a flat base and vertical sides; Separate open-ended (at one end only) oval shaped basket is attached to one end of body in inverted position to form the animal's tail; Two separate and very shallow, open-ended (on one end only) baskets are also attached to opposite end of the body, forming the head and hinged jaws of the alligator; Four separate coil-wrapped legs and feet are attached to sides of the body; Separate oval lid with interior lip fits into back cavity of alligator's body; Upper side of neck, body (including lid), and tail are covered with overlapping individual pine cone scales to represent the alligator's skin texture; Eyes and interior of mouth are woven of dyed red raffia grass leaves.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.8, Width = 5.1, Length = 22.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0735   CAS 0370-0735; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Coushatta
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Pine (Pinus sp.) needles; Raffia grass leaves; Aniline dyes; Commercial cloth; Wool yarn
Description Miniature model of a baby carrier containing cloth doll; Basketry carrier comprises a flat oval back panel woven in spaced coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Mounted to the front face of the panel are the sides of an oval basket (the panel forms the underlying base) which slopes inward as it rises to the rim; Lower half of basket's mouth is woven in a random sewing technique to form a partial protective covering for the baby; Warp material is pine needles and primary weft material is undyed raffia grass leaves; Designs are woven of dyed raffia grass leaves and consist of running stitch of blue raffia along outer edge of backboard and along lower edges of protective covering over the baby, and series of pink "X" motifs around edges of backboard and random sewing stitches on basket's protective covering; Miniature doll with brown cloth face with black wool facial features and hair and whose body is wrapped in red cloth is lying with the baby carrier.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Depth = 2.2, Length = 12.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0736   CAS 0370-0736; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data Porter Valley area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) feathers
Description Oval basket with flat base and curving sides that taper in slightly at rim; Coiled on a 3-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include 2 rectilinear fret bands on base, 4 vertical rectilinear fret motifs on each long side; And column of stacked U-shaped motifs at each short end; Red woodpecker crest feathers, spaced approx. 1 cm apart, are woven into the wefts along the final 12 coils. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay identified this design as the “worm” design which was used by her aunt. She also attributed this basket to the Porter Valley area.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Width = 12.2, Rim Diam = 16.6, Length = 20.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0738   CAS 0370-0738; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round globose basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward toward rim; Woven in coiling technique on 3-rod foundation; Design consists of groups of narrow stacked black triangles rising from base to rim, alternating with group of 2 to 3 paired stacked red triangles around shoulder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.4, Rim Diam = 12.3, Max Diam = 17.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0739   CAS 0370-0739; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino
Other Geographic Data Ukiah area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Oval basket with flat base and rounded sides that taper in at rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include wide and steeply angled zigzag band that starts on base and continues up over the lower sides; Small, isolated triangles encircle the upper sides. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay identified this design as the “lightning” design. She also attributed this basket to the Ukiah area.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Width = 10.5, Rim Diam = 8.9, Length = 13.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0740   CAS 0370-0740; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Joshua tree roots
Description Slightly oval shaped bowl with flat base and gently rounded sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in dyed willow and include band of small terraced solid diamonds around lower sides and wide band around upper sides of open diamonds arranged in 4 groups of 2 or 3 motifs each, all between upper and lower framing lines. [In 1980, basket specialist Bruce Bernstein (Wheelwright Museum, National Museum of the American Indian) tentatively identified this basket as “probably from the Panamint-Shoshone area.”]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0742   CAS 0370-0742; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute, Havasupai
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Northwestern Arizona; Havasu Canyon
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round basket with flat base and nearly vertical sides; Basket is woven in close-spaced coiled technique over-rod foundation of peeled willow shoots; Primary weft fiber is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven in black devil's claw and consists of network of open terraced diamonds, enclosing areas that are woven in a checkerboard pattern; This basket could be either Paiute or Havasupai, but is more likely Paiute on the basis of the split upper rod in each coil, typically a Paiute trait.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Rim Diam = 10.0, Max Diam = 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0743   CAS 0370-0743; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides, curving inward toward rim; Woven primarily in close-spaced, plain twining, with 3-strand twining on base; Design is done in bear grass in half-twist overlay and consists of the words "Ladies Home Companion" around lower portion of basket and a geometric unit of interlocking open triangles and diamonds (repeated 7 times) around upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Rim Diam = ca. 13.0, Max Diam = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0744   CAS 0370-0744; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Phragmites reed stems
Description Deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with several rows of 3-strand twining at juncture of base and sides; Design is woven in full-twist overlay and wrapped twining techniques and consists of 2 parallel zigzag lines, each composed of terraced zigzag with small pendant triangles above and below; Single row of phragmites reed appears at lower side of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Max Diam = 19.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0746   CAS 0370-0746; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides; Woven entirely in coiled technique on 3-rod foundation; Warp rods are willow and primary weft fibers are split and peeled willow shoots; Designs are in black bracken fern root and consist of 24 widely spaced butterfly-like motifs arranged in bands on the base and sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Rim Diam = 18.0, Max Diam = 19.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0747A,B   CAS 0370-0747A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base, high shoulder, and rounded sides, curving inward toward rim; Fitted lid in domed; Coiled on single-rod foundation in spaced-stitch technique, with split stitches on exterior; Designs in redbud and dyed (black) bracken fern roots consist of plain redbud bands on upper and lower sides, plain black bands around mid-section and on lid, the latter in supplementary wefts.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.4, Rim Diam = 9.0, Max Diam = 14.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0748   CAS 0370-0748; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 17.0, Width = 15.5, Length = 17.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0749   CAS 0370-0749; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base or crown; Weft rods are hazel shoots and primary weft fibers are conifer roots; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair fern in half twist overlay and divided into 3 registers; On the crown are concentric bands, while middle and rim registers each contain parallelograms with horizontal linear units.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Max Diam = 18.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0750A,B   CAS 0370-0750A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka)
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Western Vancouver Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim, along with corresponding round flat-topped lid with low sides that fit over the basket's rim; Warp material is cedar bark; Base of basket is woven in plain twining technique, using cedar bark as the weft; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single cedar bark slat encircles top of basket and forms a recessed rim, over which the warp fibers are bent and bound into the final rows of twining; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include composite band in dark green, yellow, and dark blue around lower sides, a negative straw-colored dashed line on blue background around mid-section of basket, round green area in center of lid encircled by composite bands in green, yellow and dark blue or yellow and dark blue on top of lid, and composite band in green, yellow, and blue on sides of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.6, Rim Diam = 11.3, Max Diam = 12.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0751   CAS 0370-0751; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark splints; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and nearly vertical walls; Warp material is cedar bark; Center of base is woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark slats for both warp and weft; Outer portion of base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Warp fibers are bent over at the rim and bound into the final row of twining; Designs on side of basket are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of orange horizontal band framed between black bands around lower side, and composite band of plain blue or black bands alternating with bicolored bands (blue or black and natural undyed fibers) just above mid-section.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Max Diam = 12.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0752   CAS 0370-0752; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s to 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base, flaring sides and scalloped rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Upper portion of basket shows exposed warp rods, with the rim reinforced with rod and secured with coil wrapping; Design in bear grass and maidenhair and woodwardia fern stems, done in half-twist overlay, consists of band of contiguous triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Max Diam = 15.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0753   CAS 0370-0753; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Skokomish (aka Twana)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Puget Sound area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cattail (Typha latifolia) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Deep round basket with flat base and nearly vertical walls, woven in plain twining technique, with a single row of 3-strand twining at the juncture of the base and sides; Warp and primary weft material is cattail stems; Warp fibers are bent over at rim and bound under the weft and also finished with a false braid stitch; Designs are woven in a half-twist overlay technique, using natural straw-colored bear grass as the background and dyed (brown, black, and deep yellow) bear grass for the actual designs; Designs around side of basket include 3 parallel geometric bands in brown and yellow or black and yellow, and a 4th band of black or brown dogs just below the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Max Diam = 15.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0755   CAS 0370-0755; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round basket with rounded base and curved sides sloping inward toward rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and around rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair ferns and includes wide band around mid-section (bear grass and woodwardia fern on lower portion, bear grass and maidenhair fern on upper portion).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Rim Diam = 8.0, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0756   CAS 0370-0756; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with rounded base and sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining near base and rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair ferns and is divided into 3 registers; 7-point star and plain band decorate crown; Middle and rim registers show stacked parallelograms with multiple, terraced zigzag lines.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Max Diam = 18.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0757   CAS 0370-0757; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Cotton string
Description Oval basket with flat base and rounded sides that taper in at rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include 3 multi-lined checkered bands (insect pathways) that start on base and rise diagonally to rim; Single and paired triangles and segments of terraced, diagonal zigzag lines fill intervening spaces; Cotton string "handle" is threaded through rim at opposite ends. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay attributed this basket to Lake County.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Width = 14.2, Rim Diam = 11.1, Length = 17.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0758   CAS 0370-0758; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that taper in at rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs in redbud include band of solid triangles pointing upward on lower sides and second band of triangles pointing downward from rim, forming a negative zigzag band around sides. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay identified this design as the “sunflower” design.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.2, Rim Diam = 5.6, Max Diam = 8.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0759   CAS 0370-0759; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round gift basket with flat base and curving sides that slope inward very slightly toward rim; Woven primarily in close-spaced, plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design, done in bear grass and maidenhair fern in half-twist overlay, consists of wide geometric band (negative "I" with triangle above and below repeated 5 times) framed above by solid black band.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.9, Rim Diam = 11.7, Max Diam = 12.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0760   CAS 0370-0760; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Miniature round shallow basket or wall plaque with rounded base and flaring sides, woven entirely in coiled technique over very small bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed yucca leaves that have been split very finely; Geometric or floral design consists of round natural colored center bordered in black and surrounded by 6 terraced triangular floral petals (3 rust red and 3 yellow, all edged in black), which in turn are surrounded by 6 larger natural colored terraced triangular petals, also edged in white; Remaining 6 triangular areas along rim are alternately rust red or yellow, and final rim coil is black; Small coil-wrapped loop for hanging basket or plaque on wall is woven into rim coil on reverse.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 10.7
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0761   CAS 0370-0761; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Lake
Other Geographic Data Mission Lakeport area
Maker's Name Unknown (probably the same weaver as CAS 0370-0819)
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) feathers; California quail (Callipepla californica) top knot feathers
Description Oval basket with flat base and rounded sides that taper in at rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include 4 motifs of stacked terraced diamonds (1 small, 1 large) beginning on base and extending up to rim; Design identified as a snake design by noted Pomo basketweaver, Mabel Mckay; Red woodpecker feathers and black quail topknot feathers decorate upper sides. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay identified this design as the “snake” design, inspired by a dream. She also attributed this basket to the Mission Lakeport area, and thought it was probably woven by the same person who wove CAS 0370-0819.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.1, Width = 8.5, Rim Diam = 11.2, Length = 13.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0762   CAS 0370-0762; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data Long Valley area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; California quail (Callipepla californica) top knot feathers
Description Round basket with wide flat base and rounded sides that curve inward toward rim; Woven in coiling technique on 3-rod foundation; Designs include 4 small crosses on base, very wide zigzag band with slender serrated edges encircling side of basket and extending from base to rim (lightning pattern), and alternating dark and light segments around rim; Black quail topknot feathers are randomly placed around upper sides of basket and around rim. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay identified this design as the “Lighting” design. She also attributed this basket to the Long Valley area.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.1, Rim Diam = 12.5, Max Diam = 18.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0763   CAS 0370-0763; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides, sloping inward slightly toward rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and consist of 3 parallel and contiguous bands, each one containing solid triangles that are alternately pendant from upper and lower framing lines. [In 1980, basket specialist, Bruce Bernstein (Wheelwright Museum, National Museum of the American Indian) identified this as a Miwok basket, on the basis of its trimmed ends.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.1, Rim Diam = 15.5, Max Diam = 18.1
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0764   CAS 0370-0764; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino
Other Geographic Data Ukiah area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) feathers; Clam shell (Saxidomus nutalli) beads
Description Small round basket with wide flat base and rounded sides that curve inward toward rim; Woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Designs include radiating sun burst pattern on base, 9 quail topknot feather motifs arranged in 2 rows around sides, and series of alternating dark and light segments around rim; Shell disk bead is tied to rim atop each dark segment in the final coil and entire side of basket is decorated with red acorn woodpecker feather placed approx. every 0.5 cm. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay attributed this basket to the Ukiah area.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Rim Diam = 9.6, Max Diam = 14.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0765   CAS 0370-0765; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data Lake Tahoe area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward slightly toward rim; Woven in spaced coiling technique on sing rod foundation; Design consists of 2 parallel bands around side of basket, both woven in dyed (black) bracken fern root.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.7, Rim Diam = 23.8, Max Diam = 24.8
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0766   CAS 0370-0766; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in bracken fern root and consist of 6 geometric motifs (motif repeated 3 times in 2 groups), each motif with a central black diamond with 2 negative and 2 positive triangles both above and below it; Central motif in each group has additional pair of positive triangles below it.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Max Diam = 27.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0767   CAS 0370-0767; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown (same weaver as 0370-0768 and 0370-0769)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round plate with flat base and very shallow vertical sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is sun bleached yucca leaves; Design is woven of black devil's claw pods and consists of single owl motif with outstretched wings on the basket's base; Owl's eyes are woven of yucca leaves in an overstitch technique; Rim is completed in with pattern of contiguous "X's" woven of black devil's claw pods in an overstitch technique.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.7, Max Diam = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0768   CAS 0370-0768; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown (same weaver as 0370-0767 and 0370-0769)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round plate with flat base and very shallow vertical sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is sun bleached yucca leaves; Design is woven of black devil's claw pods and consists of single owl motif with outstretched wings on the basket's base; Owl's eyes are woven of yucca leaves in an overstitch technique; Rim is completed in with pattern of contiguous "X's" woven of black devil's claw pods in an overstitch technique.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.7, Max Diam = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0769   CAS 0370-0769; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown (same weaver as 0370-0767 and 0370-0768)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round plate with flat base and very shallow vertical sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is sun bleached yucca leaves; Design is woven of black devil's claw pods and consists of single owl motif with outstretched wings on the basket's base; Owl's eyes are woven of yucca leaves in an overstitch technique; Rim is completed in with pattern of contiguous "X's" woven of black devil's claw pods in an overstitch technique.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.1, Max Diam = 11.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0770A,B   CAS 0370-0770A,B; Effigy basket with lid (alligator)
Category Basketry
Object Name Effigy basket with lid (alligator)
Culture Coushatta
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Pine (Pinus sp.) needles and cone scales; Raffia grass leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Elongated basket in the form of an alligator in walking position, woven entirely in open-spaced coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is pine needles and primary weft material is undyed raffia grass leaves; Alligator's body is oval-shaped and constitutes the actual "basket" with a flat base and vertical sides; Separate open-ended (at one end only) oval shaped basket is attached to one end of body in inverted position to form the animal's tail; Two separate and very shallow, open-ended (on one end only) are also attached to opposite end of the body, forming the head and hinged jaws of the alligator; Four separate coil-wrapped legs and feet are attached to sides of the body; Separate oval lid with interior lip fits into back cavity of alligator's body; Upper side of neck, body (including lid), and tail are covered with overlapping individual pine cone scales to represent the alligator's skin texture; Eyes and interior of mouth are woven of dyed red raffia grass leaves.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.8, Width = 5.2, Length = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0771   CAS 0370-0771; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Nevada
County
Other Geographic Data Community: Walker River
Maker's Name Julia Williams
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots and roots; Wire
Description Scoop shaped winnowing basket with heavy wire rim; Shallow basket expands outward from its tapered proximal end to its maximum width before tapering inward again near the distal end which is squared off; Basket is woven entirely in openwork, plain twining and is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Width = 29.3, Length = 37.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0772   CAS 0370-0772; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Thompson or Fraser River Salish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Thompson and/or Fraser River areas
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) splints and roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Cherry (Prunus emarginata) bark
Description Small but deep oval basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is cedar splints and primary weft material is cedar roots; Designs are woven in imbrication technique, and consists of 5 rows of 4 widely spaced parallelograms each on exterior sides of basket, with each motif comprising diagonal columns of undyed and dyed (tan) bear grass leaves and mud-dyed (black) cherry bark.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.1, Max Diam = 20.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0773   CAS 0370-0773; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials River cane (Arundinaria gigantea) stalks; Vegetal (walnut and bloodroot) dyes
Description Square basket with flat base and vertical sides rising to a wide, nearly round mouth; Woven entirely in plaiting technique (3/3) and in double weave; Warp and weft material are equal-sized split cane shoots; Warp and weft fibers are bent out and down at rim and then weaving is resumed to form exterior layer of basket; Design consists of alternating blocks of light and dark colors accomplished by combining natural tan cane strips with walnut-dyed black strips and bloodroot-dyed orange strips, which appears to divide interior base into triangular quadrants that are overlaid by a pattern of concentric squares.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.4, Max Diam = 20.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0774   CAS 0370-0774; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Glass seed beads; California quail (Callipepla californica) top knot feathers
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that taper in at rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include 3 checker-outlined triangles on base and 3 bands of positive and negative triangles around sides; Negative triangles on sides are decorated with even spaced multi-colored seed beads; Center band of negative triangles is decorated with quail top knot feathers. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay, attributed this basket to the Lake County area.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.7, Rim Diam = 10.1, Max Diam = 16.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0775A,B   CAS 0370-0775A,B; Basketry covered bottle with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle with lid
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Glass; Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Green whiskey (?) bottle with basketry wrapping, woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and shoulder; Design is in dyed and natural bear grass and woodwardia fern in half-twist overlay and includes whirling 7-point star on base and alternating checkered and plain bands on sides; Design on lid consists of 3 plain bands in woodwardia fern.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.8, Rim Diam = 3.6, Max Diam = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0777   CAS 0370-0777; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides tapering inward toward rim, forming wide mouth; Woven in 3-rod coil; Design is in redbud and dyed bulrush and consists of plain band on base (redbud) and diagonal band with hooked rectangles (quail topknot pattern) flanked by diagonally stacked triangles, all repeated 3 times (quail topknot motif repeated 4 times) on sides. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay attributed this basket to the Lake County area.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Rim Diam = 15.7, Max Diam = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0778   CAS 0370-0778; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chilkotin Salish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Rectangular basket with flat base and deep, flaring sides, woven in coiling technique over cedar splints; Primary weft material is cedar roots; Designs are woven in imbrication technique, using natural straw-colored bear grass as the background and natural red cherry bark for actual designs; Designs consist of a band of rectangular units around lower sides, two bands of probable horses around mid-section, and band of triangles pendant from rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.7, Width = 22.3, Length = 32.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0779   CAS 0370-0779; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Achumawi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round woman’s hat with flat base and flaring sides; Woven in 2-strand twining with single row of lattice twining at junction of base and sides and single row of 3-strand twining around rim; Designs are in maidenhair fern in full-twist overlay stitch and consist of 2 concentric dashed bands on base and 5 vertical columns of stacked parallelograms on sides, all on background of bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.2, Max Diam = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0780   CAS 0370-0780; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Panamint Shoshone (Timbisha Shoshone)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Nevada
County Inyo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Tree yucca [Joshua tree] (Yucca brevifolia) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven on 3-rod coil; Design is in bulrush roots and tree yucca roots and consists of 3 bands, each containing one or more registers of geometrics (triangles, diamonds, "V" shapes, and zigzags) extending from lower sides to rim; 5 areas of light and dark ticking decorate the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Max Diam = 32.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0781   CAS 0370-0781; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, CA, Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Aniline dyes; Native cordage
Description Water jar basket with flat base, high tapering shoulder and short, narrow neck; Woven primarily in diagonal twining with 3-strand twining on base; Rim is coil-wrapped; 2 shoulder handles of 4 loops of 2-ply native cordage are joined by single length of cordage; Designs on basket consists of 3 bands of dyed red willow on natural willow background, all on spring-peeled willow background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.5, Rim Diam = 3.6, Max Diam = 15.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0782   CAS 0370-0782; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and slightly rounded, vertical sides, woven in coiled technique over medium-sized bundle coils; Pair of small black yucca-wrapped loops are attached at rim; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft materials is natural and vegetal dyed split yucca leaves; Design on sides of basket consists of two large eagles with outstretched wings, whose bodies and head are yellow and rust brown outlined in black; Their wings are solid black and their tail feathers are a natural sun bleached color outlined in black, all on a natural sun bleached background; Each eagle's beak, eyes, and head feathers are woven with overlay stitches; Final rim coil is black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.7, Max Diam = 17.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0783   CAS 0370-0783; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) vines
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring, vertical sides, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is undyed oak splints arranged in radiating pattern on base and then bent upward to also form the sides; Weft material is natural undyed peeled honeysuckle vines; Rim is reinforced on interior and exterior with undyed oak splints that are coil-wrapped together with undyed oak splint; Single undyed oak splint bale handle is attached at rim; Basket is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.7, Max Diam = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0784   CAS 0370-0784; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) vines
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring, vertical sides, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is undyed oak splints arranged in radiating pattern on base and then bent upward to also form the sides; Primary weft material is undyed peeled honeysuckle vines; Design is woven of dyed yellow peeled honeysuckle vines and consists of single band that encircle mid-section of basket; Rim is reinforced on interior and exterior with dyed yellow oak splints that are coil-wrapped together with undyed oak splint; Single undyed oak splint bale handle is attached at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Max Diam = 7.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0785   CAS 0370-0785; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) vines
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring, vertical sides, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is both undyed and dyed brown oak splints arranged in radiating pattern in alternating colors on base and then bent upward to also form the sides; Weft material of dyed brown or natural undyed peeled honeysuckle vines is used alternately to produce an overall pattern of vertical stripes; Rim is reinforced on interior with undyed oak splint and on exterior with dyed oak splint that are coil-wrapped together with undyed oak splint; Single undyed oak splint bale handle is attached at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Max Diam = 7.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0786   CAS 0370-0786; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) vines
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring, vertical sides, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is both undyed and dyed brown oak splints arranged in radiating pattern in alternating colors on base and then bent upward to also form the sides; Weft material of dyed brown or natural undyed peeled honeysuckle vines is used alternately to produce an overall pattern of vertical stripes; Rim is reinforced on interior and exterior with dyed oak splints that are coil-wrapped with dyed oak splint; Single undyed oak splint bale handle is attached at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.7, Max Diam = 7.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0787   CAS 0370-0787; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) vines
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring, vertical sides, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is both undyed and dyed brown oak splints arranged in radiating pattern in alternating colors on base and then bent upward to also form the sides; Weft material of dyed brown or natural undyed peeled honeysuckle vines is used alternately to produce an overall checkerboard design; Rim is reinforced on interior and exterior with dyed oak splints that are coil-wrapped with natural undyed oak splint; Single undyed oak splint bale handle is attached at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.9, Max Diam = 7.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0788   CAS 0370-0788; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) vines
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring, vertical sides, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is both undyed and dyed brown oak splints arranged in radiating pattern in alternating colors on base and then bent upward to also form the sides; Weft material of dyed brown, dyed yellow, and natural undyed peeled honeysuckle vines is used to produce an overall pattern of vertical stripes that alternate in color between half yellow - half brown, and all natural; Rim is reinforced on interior and exterior with dyed brown oak splints that are coil-wrapped together with undyed oak splint; Single undyed oak splint bale handle is attached at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.9, Max Diam = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0789   CAS 0370-0789; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) vines
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring, vertical sides, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is both dyed brown and dyed yellow oak splints arranged in radiating pattern in alternating colors on base and then bent upward to also form the sides; Weft material of dyed brown or dyed yellow peeled honeysuckle vines is used alternately to produce an overall brown and yellow checkerboard pattern; Rim is reinforced on interior with undyed oak splint and on exterior with dyed yellow oak splint that are coil-wrapped together with dyed yellow oak splint; Single undyed oak splint bale handle is attached at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Max Diam = 7.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0790   CAS 0370-0790; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) vines
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring, vertical sides, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is both undyed and dyed brown oak splints arranged in radiating pattern in alternating colors on base and then bent upward to also form the sides; Weft material of dyed brown or natural undyed peeled honeysuckle vines is used alternately to produce an overall pattern of vertical stripes; Rim is reinforced on interior with undyed oak splint and on exterior with dyed oak splint that are coil-wrapped together with undyed oak splint; Single undyed oak splint bale handle is attached at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Max Diam = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0791   CAS 0370-0791; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) vines
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring, vertical sides, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is both undyed and dyed brown oak splints arranged in radiating pattern in alternating colors on base and then bent upward to also form the sides; Weft material of dyed brown or natural undyed peeled honeysuckle vines is used alternately to produce an overall checkerboard pattern; Rim is reinforced on interior and exterior with dyed brown oak splints that are coil-wrapped together with undyed oak splint; Single undyed oak splint bale handle is attached at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Max Diam = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0792   CAS 0370-0792; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) vines
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring, vertical sides, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is both undyed and dyed brown oak splints arranged in radiating pattern in alternating colors on base and then bent upward to also form the sides; Weft material of dyed brown or natural undyed peeled honeysuckle vines is used alternately to produce an overall pattern of vertical stripes; Rim is reinforced on interior and exterior with undyed oak splints that are coil-wrapped together with undyed oak splint; Single undyed oak splint bale handle is attached at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.7, Max Diam = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0793   CAS 0370-0793; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) vines
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring, vertical sides, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is dyed brown oak splints arranged in radiating pattern on base and then bent upward to also form the sides; Weft material of dyed brown or natural undyed peeled honeysuckle vines is used alternately to produce an overall pattern of vertical stripes; Rim is reinforced on interior and exterior with undyed oak splints that are coil-wrapped together with undyed oak splint; Single undyed oak splint bale handle is attached at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.1, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0794   CAS 0370-0794; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) vines
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring, vertical sides, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is both undyed and dyed brown oak splints arranged in radiating pattern in alternating colors on base and then bent upward to also form the sides; Weft material of dyed brown or natural undyed peeled honeysuckle vines is used alternately to produce an overall pattern of vertical stripes; Rim is reinforced on interior with undyed oak splint and on exterior with dyed brown oak splint that are coil-wrapped together with undyed oak splint; Single undyed oak splint bale handle is attached at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.7, Max Diam = 6.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0795   CAS 0370-0795; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round jar-shaped basket with flat base, flaring sides rising to high rounded shoulder, and wide constricted neck with flaring rim; Basket is woven in coiled technique over 3-rod foundation; Warp material is whole peeled willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and include a circular area in center of base, enclosed within a 4 point star whose sides are formed by 2 parallel terraced lines which continue up sides of basket all the way to rim, forming an all-over network of interlocking diamonds; Diamond-shaped spaces are filled with 4 each concentric diamonds, dogs, and humans, with 2 of the humans either standing atop a T-shaped platform or standing on one leg with the other leg crossed at 90 degrees; Final rim coil is woven with alternating light (willow) and dark (devil's claw) fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.5, Rim Diam = 19.3, Max Diam = 26.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0796   CAS 0370-0796; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945-1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Flat, round plaque with braided rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining in center and on final 3 rows of twining on work face; Ends of warp rods are secured on reverse with several rows of plain twining; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair and woodwardia ferns and consists of concentric bands and star pattern with open center.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 17.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0797   CAS 0370-0797; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945-1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Flat, round plaque with braided rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining in center and on final row of twining; Ends of warp rods are braided second time on reverse; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair and woodwardia ferns in half-twist overlay and consists of series of concentric bands, (ones in woodwardia fern comprise bands of small contiguous triangles).
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 22.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0798   CAS 0370-0798; Basketry mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry mat
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Western Vancouver Island or Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Flat oval mat made for use as a hot pad; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is bear grass leaves; Entire mat is woven in wrapped twining technique; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of three composite and concentric bands in colors of dark blue, orange, green, and purple, alternating with plain bands of undyed weft.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.4, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 32.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0799   CAS 0370-0799; Basketry mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry mat
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Flat oval mat for use as a hot pad or trivet, woven entirely in plain twining technique; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Series of concentric bands woven of dyed spruce root in colors of green, red, and black provide the background for several concentric bands that are woven in false embroidery technique, using undyed and dyed bear grass leaves; Innermost band is simply outlined in undyed bear grass; central band is outlined in undyed bear grass and contains red and dark blue or black parallelograms; Outermost band contains parallelograms of undyed bear grass against black spruce roots; Final row of twining along rim is also embroidered with undyed bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.6, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0800   CAS 0370-0800; Basketry mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry mat
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Western Vancouver Island or Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Flat oval mat made for use as a hot pad; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is bear grass leaves; Entire mat is woven in wrapped twining technique; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of three composite and concentric bands in colors of dark blue, purple, and green, alternating with plain bands of undyed weft.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 26.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0801   CAS 0370-0801; Basketry mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry mat
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Western Vancouver Island or Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Flat oval mat made for use as a hot pad; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is bear grass leaves; Entire mat is woven in wrapped twining technique; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of three composite and concentric bands in colors of dark blue, yellow, maroon, and orange, alternating with plain bands of undyed weft.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 25.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0802   CAS 0370-0802; Basketry mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry mat
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Flat oval mat for use as a hot pad or trivet, woven entirely in plain twining technique; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Series of concentric bands woven of dyed spruce root in colors of green, red, and black provide the background for several concentric bands that are woven in false embroidery technique, using undyed and dyed bear grass leaves; Innermost band is simply outlined in undyed bear grass; central band is outlined in undyed bear grass and contains red and dark blue or black parallelograms; Outermost band contains parallelograms of undyed bear grass against black spruce roots; Final row of twining along rim is also embroidered with undyed bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 20.3, Length = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0803   CAS 0370-0803; Basketry mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry mat
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Western Vancouver Island or Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Flat oval mat made for use as a hot pad; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is bear grass leaves; Entire mat is woven in wrapped twining technique; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of an inner and outer composite, concentric band in colors of purple, orange (?), and dark blue, and a central band with a black zigzag between black framing lines, all alternating with plain bands of undyed weft.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.9, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 30.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0804   CAS 0370-0804; Basketry mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry mat
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Western Vancouver Island or Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Flat oval mat made for use as a hot pad; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is bear grass leaves; Entire mat is woven in wrapped twining technique; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of an inner and outer composite, concentric band in colors of dark blue, yellow, and purple, and a central band of alternating light green and yellow parallelograms between light green framing lines, all alternating with plain bands of undyed weft.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 26.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0805   CAS 0370-0805; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945-1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Flat, round plaque with braided rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining in center and on final 2 rows of twining on work face; Ends of warp rods are secured on reverse with several rows of plain twining; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia fern and consists of star pattern with open center.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 17.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0806   CAS 0370-0806; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data Klamath River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945-1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Flat round plaque with braided rim; Warp material is whole peeled hazel shoots and primary weft material is conifer roots; Center of plaque is woven in plain twining; Designs are woven in half-twist overlay technique and include narrow circle woven in black maidenhair fern stems, encircled by band of brown triangles (woodwardia fern) on background of white bear grass; Final rows of twining beyond design area are done over groups of 3 warps which radiate outward and are then bent to the right and are interwoven in an open wickerwork technique to form a decorative, scalloped border.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 20.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0807   CAS 0370-0807; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945-1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Flat, round plaque woven in plain twining; Ends of warp rods are braided and then secured with several plain twined rows on reverse; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia fern in half-twist overlay and consists of star pattern with open center.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 20.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0808   CAS 0370-0808; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945-1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round, flat plaque with braided rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining in center; Ends of warp rods are paired and secured with plain twining on reverse; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair ferns and consists of concentric bands (2 with rectangular black units on natural background and 1 plain band).
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0809A,B   CAS 0370-0809A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Micmac or Ojibwe
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Quebec, New Brunswick, Maine
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Porcupine quills; Sweetgrass, Thread
Description Round basket with flat base made from sheet of birch bark; Straight sides are made from additional bark strip that is cut along one edge into a series of short tabs which are folded over and then glued to interior of basket's base; Lower sides of basket are covered with natural colored porcupine quills which are laid side by side vertically and sewn through base and at midlevel of basket; Upper half of basket is wrapped on exterior with additional bark strip that is probably glued in place and secured along with grass bundle around rim by widely spaced black thread stitches; Corresponding round lid of basket is constructed in same manner as lower half, but has added decoration of maple leaf on top, done in natural colored quills.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Max Diam = 8.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0810   CAS 0370-0810; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1920
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round flat plaque woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consists of a solid black round area in the center from which four groups of stacked triangles extend out to the rim, all on a natural colored background; Final rim coil is decorated with a diagonal overstitch woven of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 20.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0811A,B   CAS 0370-0811A,B; Eyeglass case
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Eyeglass case
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Silk embroidery thread
Description Flat eye glass case or wallet, woven in two sections which fit one inside the other; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Base of each section is round but is then folded in half and flattened so completed basket is rectangular with convex ends; Each section is woven in alternating closed plain twined and open plain twined bands, the latter with exposed, crossed warps; Designs on closed plain twined bands consist of a band of floral motifs, except on the first and last rows which have a band of contiguous triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.4, Length = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0812A,B   CAS 0370-0812A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides and recessed rim, along with corresponding round, slightly domed lid with low sides that fit over the basket's rim; Warp material is cedar bark; Base of basket is woven primarily in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark slats for both the warp and weft; Outermost portion of base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft, and the final row at junction of base and sides is woven in 3-strand twining; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single cedar bark slat encircles top of basket, forming a recessed rim over which the warp fibers are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of purple band encircling mid-section of basket, with three black dugout canoes just above it (two of the canoes carry three men each and one carries two men); Designs on lid include purple band around center and three black swimming ducks (?) on top of lid and a second purple band along the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.8, Rim Diam = 6.1, Max Diam = 6.4
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0813   CAS 0370-0813; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Upper Lake Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Lake
Other Geographic Data Upper Lake Rancheria
Maker's Name Lydia Anderson Faught (1887-ca. 1967)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Miniature oval basket with flat base and rounded sides that taper in slightly at rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include 4 solid triangles whose apexes begin on the base and flare out to the rim. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay attributed CAS 0145-0111, 0145-0112, and 0145-0075 to this same weaver.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 0.9, Width = 1.6, Rim Diam = 2.1, Length = 2.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0814A,B   CAS 0370-0814A,B; Miniature basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Silk embroidery thread
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven entirely in closed plain twining; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs on sides of basket are woven of silk thread in false embroidery technique and include a floral motif (red stems with blue flowered tips) repeated 4 times and flanked above and below by narrow blue framing line; Matching lid is woven in same technique as basket and has short side that overlaps rim of basket and small looped handle in center; Design on lid consists of red band near shoulder and red band on handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.8, Rim Diam = 2.3, Max Diam = 3.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0815   CAS 0370-0815; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; California quail (Callipepla californica) top knot feathers; Clam shell (Saxidomus nutalli) beads; Wild iris (Iris sp.) (?) cordage
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that taper in at rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include network of rectangular units (deer back pattern), starting on base and covering sides; Row of clam shell disk beads is sewn to rim and second string of beads forms handle, attached to opposite sides of rim; 17 quail top knot feathers decorate sides of basket. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay identified this design as the “ant” design.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.6, Rim Diam = 5.7, Max Diam = 9.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0816   CAS 0370-0816; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and curved sides that slope inward gently toward the rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design is in bear grass in half-twist overlay and consists of plain narrow band just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.4, Rim Diam = 4.2, Max Diam = 4.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0817   CAS 0370-0817; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) feathers; Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) feathers
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve in at rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Exterior is completely covered in featherwork in a banded pattern of 8 open diamond shapes in yellow meadowlark feathers on background of green mallard feathers. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay, commented that weavers in the Ukiah area cut or trimmed feathers on baskets, such as this example, whereas weavers in Long Valley did not, unless the basket was passed outside their cultural group. Trimming the feathers diminishes or “breaks down” the power of the spirit, and Mable said she had never seen any basket in a museum collection that had not been “broken down.”]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.6, Rim Diam = 6.4, Max Diam = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0818   CAS 0370-0818; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) feathers; Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) feathers
Description Small round gift basket with flat base and rounded sides that taper in at rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Exterior is completely covered in featherwork with a pattern of 3 small triangles in green mallard duck feathers on a background of red acorn woodpecker feathers. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay, commented that this basket’s bottom is open, so the spirit would not stay in, thus signifying that the weaver needed to see further into the dream that first inspired this basket.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.1, Rim Diam = 1.6, Max Diam = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0819   CAS 0370-0819; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Lake
Other Geographic Data Mission Lakeport area
Maker's Name Unknown (probably the same weaver as CAS 0370-0761)
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) feathers; California quail (Callipepla californica) top knot feathers
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that taper in at rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include 9-point star with terraced outline on base and 3 diagonal motifs on sides comprising a diagonal checkered band flanked by solid triangles and rectangles; Space between motifs is filled with red woodpecker feathers and rim is outlined in quail top knot feathers. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay identified this design as the “flint” design. She also attributed this basket to the Mission Lakeport area, and thought it was probably woven by the same person who wove CAS 0370-0761.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.2, Rim Diam = 6.4, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0820   CAS 0370-0820; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Thompson or Fraser River Salish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Thompson and/or Fraser River areas
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) splints and roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Cherry (Prunus emarginata) bark
Description Deep rectangular berry gathering basket with flat base, rounded corners, and slightly flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is cedar splints and primary weft material is cedar roots; Designs are woven in imbrication technique and consist of 14 composite vertical stripes extending up the sides of the basket, each comprising a central stripe woven of natural red cherry bark or mud-dyed black cherry bark, flanked on either side by stripes that alternate undyed bear grass with either natural red or mud-dyed black cherry bark; Additional, a band of natural red cherry bark is woven in ribbon beading technique along two coils along the lower sides and also along the final rim coil; Series of small holes in uppermost 3.5 cm of basket indicates location of original loop handles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.3, Width = 30.5, Depth = 22.2, Max Diam = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0821A,B   CAS 0370-0821A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s to 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular basket with flat oval base and slightly rounded sides, rising to rectangular rim; Basket is woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Separate lid is slightly domed and also starts as an oval shape but ends as a rectangle by increasing the diameter of the coils at the corners; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and aniline dyed yucca leaves; Designs on each side and end of basket actually begin on base and consist of open concentric terraced diamonds in yellow, red, and green, outlined in black; Diamonds on long sides are also flanked by pair of green terraced triangles outlined in black; Designs on lid consist of 4 concentric terraced triangles in yellow, red, and green, all on natural undyed background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.9, Width = 15.7, Length = 20.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0822   CAS 0370-0822; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Compote-like dish consisting of shallow round tray with flat base and flaring sides, supported on short, cylindrical pedestal with its own flaring base, all woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is sun bleached split yucca leaves; Design on sides of shallow tray consists of 5 triangular motifs comprising parallel coils woven of black devil's claw pods and alternating with coils woven of natural colored yucca; Weft stitches around rim of tray alternates between devil's claw and yucca; Design on pedestal includes black band around outer rim and black band at junction of base and pedestal.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Max Diam = 18.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0823   CAS 0370-0823; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Shallow round basket with flat base and low, flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle coils; Final two rim coils are pulled slightly upward and outward at two points opposite each other to form carrying handles; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed split yucca leaves; Design on base consists of terraced checkerboard zigzag band that forms a roughly square shape, two sides of which are black and rust brown and two sides are black and yellow; Design around sides of basket consists of a terraced checkerboard zigzag line that also alternates colors between rust brown and black or yellow and black; Designs are all woven on a natural sun-bleached background, including the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.6, Max Diam = 27.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0824   CAS 0370-0824; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Shallow round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle coils; Small yucca-wrapped suspension loop is woven into the 3rd from the last coil on the reverse; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and aniline dyed split yucca leaves; Design is that of a Navajo wedding basket and consists of a negative 9 point star in center, encircled by a solid red band, all on a black background, with a band of pendant terraced black triangles around the top; one arm of the central star extends through the various design bands all the way to the rim, representing the "spirit line"; NOTE: location of the suspension loop would result in displaying this design upside down by Navajo traditions.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Max Diam = 27.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0825   CAS 0370-0825; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round wall plaque with flat base and very shallow and widely flaring sides; Plaque is woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Small coil-wrapped loop is attached at top of plaque for hanging it on wall; Warp fibers are galleta grass stems and weft fibers are finely split natural and vegetal-dyed yucca leaves; Design consists of a Palhik' Mana figure with elaborate tableta in colors of yellow and red and black, facial marks in same colors, and wrap around dress that is woven in black with red and yellow belt and black and white motifs on a sash woven in overlay stitches; Figure's bare arms are rust brown in color; Final two coils of basket are woven in alternating light and dark (black) blocks; Overall background is natural sun-bleached color.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.6, Max Diam = 29.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0826   CAS 0370-0826; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Waste basket with convex base and vertical sides, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; At the rim, one warp stem from each group of warps is bent over and incorporated into a rim bundle that is coil-wrapped with dyed black yucca leaves; Design on base consists of natural colored center area, encircled by several bands comprised of alternating blue and natural colored blocks, changing to green and natural colored blocks in the final bands; Sides are decorated with horizontal bands in colors of red, green, gold, blue, and yellow, with the edges of each band being terraced and adjacent bands separated by by small black and natural colored blocks of weft fibers; Narrow band of alternating black and natural colored blocks (white cloud motif) encircles rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.8, Max Diam = 26.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0827A,B   CAS 0370-0827A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Ethiopia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.6, Max Diam = 16.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0828   CAS 0370-0828; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Thompson or Fraser River Salish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Thompson and/or Fraser River areas
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) splints and roots; Common reed (Phragmites australis) stems; Cherry (Prunus emarginata) bark
Description Large rectangular flat-bottomed basket with slightly flaring sides, and a low interior lip, originally fitted with flat-topped rectangular lid (now missing) and pair of carrying handles (also missing) along end shoulders; Base of basket is woven in plaited technique over wide cedar slats, using cedar roots as the weft; Single bundle around perimeter of base is coil-wrapped and was originally secured to a cedar slat set on edge that formed a low footed pedestal; Sides of basket are woven in coiled technique over cedar slats; Primary weft material is cedar roots; Designs are woven of undyed reed stems and natural (red) and mud-dyed (black) cherry bark, using the imbrication technique on the basket's sides and ribbon beading along base and shoulder of the basket; Designs include two parallel composite zigzag bands that encircle the sides and ends of the basket, each band having a central zigzag of undyed reed stems and alternate "V" segments of each band alternating between natural red and mud-dyed black cherry bark; Single band of mud-dyed black cherry bark is woven in ribbon beading technique along lower sides of basket and along edges of shoulder, and single band of natural red cherry bark is similarly woven along shoulder itself.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.5, Width = 36.8, Length = 55.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0829   CAS 0370-0829; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Paiute, Shoshone
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, CA, Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Native cordage
Description Water bottle with conical lower body, expanded mid-section, and high wide shoulder tapering to short, narrow neck; Woven mostly in diagonal twining with several rows of plain, 2-strand twining on upper shoulder; Most warp rods are clipped at rim, but some are bent over and included in final row of twining; Traces of bands of short diagonal lines are still evident; 2 handles of native cordage attached at side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 44.3, Rim Diam = 5.5, Max Diam = 28.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0830   CAS 0370-0830; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) or common dunebroom (Parryella filifolia) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal and/or aniline dyes
Description Deep round wastebasket with slightly convex base and nearly vertical sides, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp fibers are sumac or dune broom stems and weft fibers are natural, vegetal and/or aniline dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem in each group of warps is bent over and incorporated into a rim bundle that is coil-wrapped in dyed black yucca leaves; Base is completely purple except for narrow band in yellow and black around perimeter; Design on sides consists of encircling terraced zigzag bands in colors of green, orange, blue, and yellow; Adjacent colors are separated above and below by alternating blocks of black and natural colored wefts.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.0, Max Diam = 28.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0831   CAS 0370-0831; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1920
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round basket with flat base, flaring lower sides, and vertical upper sides, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include solid black circular area in center of base, encircled by small, widely spaced diamonds; Two parallel bands of small rectangles that are stacked diagonally to form a very wide zigzag band encircles the sides of the basket; Individual rectangles making up the zigzag band are joined to the rectangle above or below it by narrow black lines, and also to the one across from it by wider black lines, resulting in a complex pattern of both horizontally and diagonally stacked elongated negative rectangles; Final rim coil is decorated with an overstitch of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.4, Max Diam = 27.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0832   CAS 0370-0832; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, CA, Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Native cordage
Description Water bottle with conical lower body and high, wide shoulder tapering toward narrow neck; Size and shape of rim are indeterminate; Woven primarily in diagonal twining, with 3-strand twining on base and single rows of 3-strand twining around mid-section and on upper shoulder; Faint trace of design band around mid-section is evident; 2 native cordage handles attached at side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.1, Max Diam = 18.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0833   CAS 0370-0833; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and sides that flare outward and rise to a high shoulder, then curve inward forming a wide mouth; Basket is woven in coiled technique over small bundle coils; Warp fibers are galleta grass stems and weft fibers are finely split natural and vegetal dyed yucca leaves; Design consist of 3 bands; Upper and lower bands contain 7 and 6 terraced triangles, respectively, alternating in yellow and rust brown colors (one triangle in upper band is half yellow and half rust brown, to balance design) and each is outlined along terraced edges in black; Design around mid-section consists of black terraced zigzag line, with a terraced concentric yellow and rust brown triangle with black pendant lines (representing falling rain) filling every other triangular space below the line, all on a natural sun bleached background and bordered above and below by a solid black framing line.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.8, Rim Diam = 17.5, Max Diam = 21.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0834A,B   CAS 0370-0834A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves, Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that slope inward toward the rim; Basket is woven entirely in coiled technique over large bundle coils; two small loops are woven into rim coil opposite each other and coil-wrapped bail handle is attached to them; Additional single small loop is also attached to rim coil; Separate round lid is domed and has small coil-wrapped loop handle on its top; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural, vegetal, and aniline dyed yucca leaves; Design on sides of basket include six contiguous concentric terraced diamonds which extend from the base to the rim; Each diamond is half red and half green and each is edged in black on the inside and on the outside; Design on lid consists of several open terraced black triangles and two narrow red and green terraced triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.2, Rim Diam = 15.0, Max Diam = 22.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0835   CAS 0370-0835; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Eastern Cherokee
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Carolina
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials White oak (Quercus alba) splints; Vegetal dyes
Description Deep basket with flat square base, vertical sides with rounded corners that rise to a high shoulder and short, constricted neck, and wide round mouth; Basket is woven entirely in simple plaiting technique; Warp material is narrow and wide split and dyed (dark brown) oak splints; Primary weft material is narrow dyed (dark brown) oak splints; Rim is reinforced with heavy peeled rod on exterior and with dyed dark brown oak splint on interior, with all elements coil-wrapped with an additional dyed dark brown oak splint; Designs are woven of undyed and dyed (golden brown) split oak splints and consists of two wide bands encircling lower sides of basket and just above midlevel height; Pair of secondary weft splints over each design band are crossed over alternate warps to form a band of 3-dimensional "X" motifs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.3, Rim Diam = 28.5, Max Diam = 31.6
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0836   CAS 0370-0836; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Shallow round tray with small diameter, flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and slit willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and includes a solid black base with 5 rectangular spokes radiating outward in a whirling pattern; Entire central motif is outlined in black, forming a second and larger whirling motif; 5 additional black rectangles extend downward diagonally from rim; Final rim coil is decorated with diagonal overstitch done in black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.8, Max Diam = 18.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0837   CAS 0370-0837; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) shoots; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Oval bowl-shaped basket with flat base and low, vertical sides woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; At the rim, one warp stem from each group of warps is bent over and incorporated into a rim bundle that is coil-wrapped with black dyed yucca leaves; Warp material is probably sumac and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed Geometric design consists of yellow rectangular area in center of basket, encircled by multiple concentric bands in colors of green, orange, and blue-gray, blue-green, and natural undyed color, each one bordered in black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Width = 32.0, Max Diam = 34.4, Length = 34.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0864   CAS 0370-0864; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Shallow round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle coils; Small yucca-wrapped suspension loop is sewn into 2nd from last coil on reverse of basket; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed split yucca leaves; Large central design of a butterfly with black and rust-colored body and pair of rust-colored wings with yellow outer edges and outlined in black, extends across entire basket; Butterfly's eyes and accents on wings are woven in overlay stitches of sun-bleached yucca; Rust-colored X-shaped motif is located on either side of butterfly; Designs are all woven on natural sun-bleached background; Final coil is woven in natural green yucca (now yellow).
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 5.4, Max Diam = 30.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0865   CAS 0370-0865; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round flat wall plaque, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp fibers are galleta grass stems and weft fibers are finely split yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of 4 V-shaped floral (?) motifs in black, yellow, and rust brown arranged around an open central area; Second to the last coil alternates yellow and rust brown colors; Rim coil is entirely black; Short coil-wrapped loop is attached to rim coil for hanging plaque on wall.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.4, Max Diam = 31.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0866   CAS 0370-0866; Basketry mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry mat
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Flat round mat for use as a hot pad or trivet, woven entirely in plain twining technique; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Background designs are woven in plain twining, using dyed spruce roots as the weft, and they comprise a round red area in center of mat, encircled by a pair of black and a pair of red concentric bands near the center and then by another pair of black bands and a single red band around the rim; Overlaying the space between each half of the paired bands and also around the rim is a double row of undyed bear grass leaves woven in false embroidery technique.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 18.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0867   CAS 0370-0867; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round nearly flat wall plaque, woven entirely in coiled technique over small bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed yucca leaves; Small coil-wrapped loop for hanging plaque on wall is woven into final rim coil on reverse; Floral (sunflower?) design consists of circular band with alternating blocks of red and yellow color, edged on interior and exterior in black; Pendant from band and extending out to rim are 14 leaf-shaped petals whose color sequence is red, plain (undyed), and yellow; Each petal is edged in black.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.4, Max Diam = 24.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0868   CAS 0370-0868; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Large round shallow plaque with flat base and flaring sides, woven entirely in coiled technique over very large bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and aniline dyed split yucca leaves; Design consists of 4 large terraced V-shapes that extend out from the center to the rim; Each motif is half red and half green and outlined in black; Background is a natural sun bleached color.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 5.4, Max Diam = 38.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0869   CAS 0370-0869; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Large round and very shallow tray, woven entirely in coiled technique over large bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and aniline dyed split yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of black lines that radiate out from center and adjacent to each one are terraced red and green triangles, all outlined in black and all on sun-bleached background.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.7, Max Diam = 38.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0870   CAS 0370-0870; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Large round shallow coiled tray with flat base and shallow, widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique on very large bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed split yucca leaves; Geometric floral pattern whose 8 outlined petals are woven of sun-bleached weft fibers and edged in black was originally woven on a green-colored background; Rim terminus of basket appears not to have been completed, indicating this was likely a groom's wedding plaque.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 6.8, Max Diam = 43.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0871   CAS 0370-0871; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Walapai or Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Northwestern Arizona
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Aniline dyes
Description Large deep cylindrical basket with slightly concave base and slightly constricted sides; Basket is woven primarily in plain diagonal twining with rows of 3 strand twining on base and around rim for added strength and occasionally around sides for added strength and decorative effect; Warps rods are bent over at rim and incorporated into coil-wrapped bundle; Warp rods are whole unpeeled willow shoots and primary weft fibers are split unpeeled willow shoots; Designs are woven of dyed (black or red) willow shoots and consists of concentric bands of simple geometric patterns encircling the sides. [In 1980, southwestern basket expert Clara Lee Tanner (Arizona State Museum) commented that this basket appeared to be more Apache than Walapai.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.7, Max Diam = 29.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0872   CAS 0370-0872; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and sides that flare out on the lower sides and then rise vertically to the rim; Basket is woven in coiled technique over medium-sized bundle coils; Warp fibers are galleta grass stems and weft fibers are finely split natural and vegetal dyed yucca leaves; Band of 8 freestanding quadrupeds (horses?) encircles mid-section of basket, with the animals in alternate colors of black and rust brown; Eyes and mouth of each animal is done in an overlay stitch of undyed and dyed black weft; Above and below the animals is a band of terraced triangles that alternate in yellow and rust brown along their upper sides and in black and white ticking along their lower sides; Overall background is natural sun bleached color.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.3, Rim Diam = 23.5, Max Diam = 23.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0873   CAS 0370-0873; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with flat base and rounded sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base or crown; Design is in bear grass and maidenhair fern in half-twist overlay and is divided into 3 registers; On crown is black circle with 3 "foot pattern" motifs; Middle register has "sharp tooth pattern" of triangles; Rim register has black parallelograms.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Rim Diam = 17.8, Max Diam = 18.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0874   CAS 0370-0874; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with narrow, flat base and rounded sides that taper inward slightly at rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Banded design on upper sides has 6 pairs of diagonal terraced zigzags, done alternately in dyed black bracken fern roots and redbud.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Rim Diam = 20.6, Max Diam = 22.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0875   CAS 0370-0875; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River, possibly Karuk
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round acorn mush boiler basket with flat base, rounded sides and very wide mouth; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining around mid-section; Design is in bear grass and consists of band around midsection that alternates light and dark colors, bordered above and below by band of solid, contiguous triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.3, Rim Diam = 27.8, Max Diam = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0876   CAS 0370-0876; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klikitat
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark splints; Cedar roots; Dyed cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Leather
Description Deep oval berry picking basket with flat base and slightly flared sides that rise vertically; Basket is woven entirely in coiled technique over a probable 3-rod foundation; Rim is finished in herringbone weave; Warp material is cedar splints and the weft material is cedar roots; Design on exterior sides is woven in imbrication technique using natural bear grass leaves and dyed (black) cherry bark, and consists of vertical columns of open rectangles connected above and below by vertical bars; Band of small crosses encircles lower sides and plain band of bear grass encircles upper sides; Series of 5 short and 2 large leather loops is sewn below rim on one side and 3 short and 2 long loops on opposite side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.4, Width = 35.0, Depth = 22.5, Max Diam = 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0877   CAS 0370-0877; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Serviceberry (Amelanchier sp.) slats (?); Leather; Commercial muslin cloth; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods; Paint
Description Large round burden basket with concave base and vertical flaring sides, woven primarily in plain twining; Warp material is probably whole willow shoots and primary weft material is unpeeled split willow shoots; Pair of heavier staves are crossed on base and are woven into interior sides for added strength; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil wrapped; Second coil of 2 willow rods and heavy gauge wire is added to rim and coil wrapped in leather; Designs on exterior sides consist of 4 parallel bands of closely spaced diagonal bars; Two of the bands are woven of black devil's claw and two are woven of painted red willow shoots; Piece of native-tanned leather with scalloped outer edge covers exterior base, with red muslin cloth strip sewn beneath edges of leather; 4 leather bands extend from leather patch up sides of basket and over rim; Leather bands and patch on base are decorated with numerous leather fringes and additional fringes are pendant from rim in areas between leather bands; Leather patch on base is also decorated with band of small cutout circles and/or ovals around perimeter.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.3, Max Diam = 48.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0878   CAS 0370-0878; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Large deep round wastebasket with nearly flat base and slightly flaring vertical sides, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is probably sumac stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem in each warp group is bent over and incorporated into a rim bundle that is coil-wrapped in dyed black yucca leaves; Base is undercoated except for narrow terraced black zigzag band around outer perimeter; Design on sides consist of 4 black and natural colored checkered bands, alternating with 3 bands with alternating vertical columns in blue and natural color.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.5, Max Diam = 31.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0879   CAS 0370-0879; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep, round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is sun bleached split yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and undyed yellow-green split yucca leaves, and consist of 5 diagonal columns whose segmented coils alternate between the black (devil's claw) and yellow-green (yucca) as the column is stepped up, rising from the lower sides to the upper sides; Rim is finished with a diagonal overstitch, using the undyed yellow-green yucca leaves.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.1, Max Diam = 29.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0880   CAS 0370-0880; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and nearly vertical sides, woven entirely in coiled technique over medium-sized bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed split yucca leaves; Design on sides of basket consists of two bands, each containing 6 freestanding quadrupeds (deer?, horses?), whose colors alternate between rust brown and a slightly darker brown; Each figure's eyes and neck hair are woven in overlay stitches of undyed weft; Third band that encircles lower sides of basket (below first register of animal figures) contains 4 pair of rust brown elongated segments; Background color is natural sun-bleached color.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.8, Max Diam = 27.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0881   CAS 0370-0881; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Deep round wastebasket with flat base and flaring lower sides that rise vertically to a wide mouth; Basket is woven entirely in coiled technique over bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft materials is natural and vegetal dyed yucca leaves; Designs on sides of basket consist of two full figures of Crow Mother, shown wearing a black dress with white wedding sash; Figure's face is brown (with yellow side borders) with the characteristic black hourglass shape in center and large black wings on the sides of her headdress; Hourglass shape on face and band just below face is woven in overlay stitch of undyed weft; Alternating with the Crow Mother figures are two pair of vertically stacked terraced concentric diamonds in brown, yellow, and black, all on natural colored sun bleached background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.1, Max Diam = 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0882   CAS 0370-0882; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots or sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Aniline dyes
Description Round shallow wedding basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven entirely in coiled technique over a 3-rod foundation; Warp and weft materials are probably sumac shoots; At the rim the wefts are woven into a false braid; Designs are of dyed willow or sumac and consist of the standard wedding basket design of a wide red band, with band of contiguous terraced black triangles on either side; Entire design is interrupted by a break in the pattern, known as the "spirit line" which points to the end point of the basket's rim and is oriented to the East during a ceremony.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Max Diam = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0883   CAS 0370-0883; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots or sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Aniline dyes
Description Round shallow wedding basket with rounded base and widely flaring sides; Basket is woven in coiled technique over 3 rod foundation; Warp rods are willow or sumac shoots; Weft fibers are peeled and split willow or sumac shoots; Design is woven of dyed willow or sumac shoots and consists of wide red band that encircles sides of basket, with row of contiguous terraced black triangles on either side of red band; Both red band and bands of triangles are interrupted by break in pattern known as the spirit path which points to the end point of the basket's rim and is oriented to the East during a ceremony.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Max Diam = 33.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0886   CAS 0370-0886; Basketry mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry mat
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Western Vancouver Island or Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Flat oval mat made for use as a hot pad; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is bear grass leaves; Entire mat is woven in wrapped twining technique; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of an inner and outer composite, concentric band in colors of dark blue and green, and a central band of alternating black and yellow parallelograms between multiple pairs of framing lines (black, purple, and yellow), all alternating with plain bands of undyed weft.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.9, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 31.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0887   CAS 0370-0887; Basketry mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry mat
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Western Vancouver Island or Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark strands; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Flat oval mat made for use as a hot pad; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is bear grass leaves; Entire mat is woven in wrapped twining technique; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and consist of an inner and outer composite, concentric band in colors of dark blue, yellow, and purple, and a central band with a yellow zigzag on a dark blue background, all alternating with plain bands of undyed weft.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.4, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 34.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0888   CAS 0370-0888; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Metal wire
Description Shallow rectangular tray with flat base and low sides that gently curve upward to a vertical position; Basket is woven entirely in plaited technique (primarily over 3/under 3); Warp material is natural green split yucca leaves and weft material is sun-bleached white yucca leaves; Warp and weft fibers are folded over length of heavy gauge wire at rim, secured with single row of twined yucca leaves, and then their ends trimmed on exterior; Design consists of row of concentric green and white, contiguous diamonds down center length of tray with one additional triangle above and below, all on background of alternating green and white chevrons.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.4, Width = 29.5, Length = 46.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0889   CAS 0370-0889; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) or common dunebroom (Parryella filifolia) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus sp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round and nearly flat plaque, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is either sumac or common dune broom stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem in each group of warps is bent over and incorporated into a bundle that is coil-wrapped with dyed black yucca leaves; Design consists of a single full-length figure of a Kachin' mana, shown wearing a black woven dress, woven red and green belt, and red and white maiden's shawl; Figure's hair is worn in traditional style of whorls worn by unmarried Hopi girls, and her face is white; Large black and yellow triangular motif above the figure and black and natural-colored check units on either side might depict a tableta or headdress; Narrow band of alternating black and natural-colored bars encircles rim.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.0, Max Diam = 39.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0890   CAS 0370-0890; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus sp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal and aniline (?) dyes
Description Square and nearly flat wicker plaque with rounded corners, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is sumac stems and weft material is dyed rabbitbrush stems; Basket start consists of 2 groups of 11 warp bundles each, woven and then laid across each other at right angles and additional warps added at corners; At the rim, one warp stem from each group of warps is bent over and incorporated into a bundle that is coil-wrapped with undyed yucca leaves; Design on plaque depicts a single full-figure katsina (probably a simplified version of Shalako Mana), whose face shows a terraced inverted "V" motif; She wears a pale green cape with orange and green belt (?), and a tableta with alternating black and natural colored center, flanked by red, orange, yellow, blue, and green along sides, all on pale green background; Narrow band of orange dashes on black background encircles rim; On reverse, katsina’s head is a plain golden brown color.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.0, Max Diam = 45.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0891   CAS 0370-0891; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus sp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round plaque with flat center base and widely flaring sides; Basket is woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is common dune broom stems and weft material is natural and dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp from each warp group is bend over and incorporated into coil that is wrapped with yucca leaves; Design shows full figure of Palhik' Mana (?) katsina with orange face, white robe with black edges, green moccasins, and large red, green, and black tableta, all on natural colored background; Back of katsina’s head shows broad orange band down center, flanked by wide green band on each side; Narrow band around rim shows alternate black of red and green, edged in black.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 8.0, Max Diam = 45.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0892   CAS 0370-0892; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture prior to 1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus sp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round plaque with slightly domed center and gently flaring sides, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Basket start shows a technique that was seldom used by ca. 1930; Warp material is probably sumac stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one stem from each group of warps is bent over and incorporated into a bundle that is coil-wrapped in dyed black yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of red and green central area, surrounded by several large triangular motifs in red green, and natural colors, all outlined in black; Narrow band of alternating red and green blocks, outlined in black, encircles rim.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.8, Max Diam = 43.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0893   CAS 0370-0893; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round plaque with domed center and convex shape, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Basket start shows a technique that was seldom used later than ca. 1930; Warp material is probably sumac stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem from each group of warps is bent over and incorporated into a bundle that is coil-wrapped in dyed black yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of an orange central area, encircled by a narrow dark green band, followed by wider orange and black checkered band, pale blue band, and another dark green band; Narrow band of alternating black and orange blocks, edged in black, encircles rim of plaque.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.3, Max Diam = 31.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0894   CAS 0370-0894; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Lake
Other Geographic Data Stewart Point, possibly
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Round burden basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven primarily in spaced, 3-strand twining with band of close 2-strand twining (doubled wefts over paired and tripled warps) just below rim; Rim terminus is secured with several loops of cotton twine; No design. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay identified this as a work basket for carrying acorns, herbs or other foodstuffs. She also attributed it to the Lake County area, possibly Stewart Point.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 45.5, Max Diam = 52.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0895   CAS 0370-0895; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, Alpine, CA, Washoe, Carson, Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Tree yucca [Joshua tree] (Yucca brevifolia) roots
Description Round cooking basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs consist of double terraced zigzag band in black bracken fern root around mid-section and double terraced zigzag band in reddish brown yucca tree root around upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.5, Max Diam = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0896   CAS 0370-0896; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round conical burden basket with pointed base and flaring sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with diagonal twining on base and near rim; Heavy reinforcing rod located on interior rim is coil wrapped; Design is in split redbud and consists of 6 bands of varying width (2 of rectangles, 1 zigzag, 2 of arrow shapes, and 1 of open contiguous diamonds); Additional dashed band frames rim. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay identified this as a burden or work basket with a rattlesnake design. She said such baskets were made as an initiation gift for a teenager by the parents and presented by a healer during a ceremony.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.7, Max Diam = 42.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0898   CAS 0370-0898; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Peeled willow shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round sifter or parching basket with rounded base and curved, flaring sides; Woven primarily in lattice twining with 3-strand twining on base and plain twining (on paired warps) below rim; Reinforcing rod at rim is wrapped; 2 design bands (1 plain and 1 of rectangles) on sides are in split redbud in lattice twining; Dashed band frames rim; Rim wrapping alternates dark and light blocks. [In 1977 Pomo basketweaver Mable McKay identified this as a serving tray and attributed it to the Lake County area.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.3, Max Diam = 44.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0899   CAS 0370-0899; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods; Tree yucca [Joshua tree] (Yucca brevifolia) roots
Description Very large and deep round basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Warp material is whole willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven primarily in black devil's claw and include black circular area in center, encircled by band of alternating human and arrowhead forms, followed by second row of human forms (each one depicted with brown garters woven of brown yucca tree roots and black and white belt), and finally band of dogs (?) just below rim; Final rim coil is woven entirely in black devil's claw, except for final 5 cm which alternates devil's claw with willow stitches; Single rawhide loop is woven into rim coil terminus.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.1, Max Diam = 42.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0900   CAS 0370-0900; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round to slightly oval basket with flat base and slightly curved, flaring sides; Coiled on single rod foundation in spaced-stitch technique; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and consist of 5 equally spaced bands on sides, formed by weaving two weft strands in opposite directions on same coils, forming fine-line zigzag.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.6, Max Diam = ca. 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0901   CAS 0370-0901; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Large oval basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Design is in natural bracken fern root and consists of plain band just below rim from which 11 triangles are pendant.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.6, Width = 37.5, Max Diam = 39.0, Length = 39.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0902   CAS 0370-0902; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots or sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Aniline dyes
Description Round shallow wedding basket with rounded base and widely flaring sides; Basket is woven in coiled technique over 2- rod and bundle foundation; Warp rods are willow or sumac shoots; Weft fibers are peeled and split willow or sumac shoots; Design is woven of dyed willow or sumac shoots and consists of wide red band that encircles sides of basket, with row of contiguous terraced black triangles on either side of red band; Both red band and bands of triangles are interrupted by break in pattern known as the spirit path which points to the end point of the basket's rim and is oriented to the East during a ceremony.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Max Diam = 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0903   CAS 0370-0903; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1930
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round nearly flat plaque with domed center, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Basket start shows a technique that was seldom used later than ca. 1930; Warp material is probably sumac stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem from each group of warps is bent over and incorporated into a bundle that is coil-wrapped in dyed black yucca leaves; Design consists of a single complete figure of a butterfly with outstretched wings, whose negative body is golden brown and whose wings in alternate segments of blue-black and blue-black with natural colored sections, all on pale blue colored background; Narrow band of alternating green and orange blocks, edged in black, encircles rim of plaque.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.9, Max Diam = 30.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0904   CAS 0370-0904; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Somewhat square (with rounded corners) and nearly flat plaque, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is probably sumac stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem from each warp group is bent over and incorporated into a bundle that is coil-wrapped in dyed black yucca leaves; Design consists of a single full-figure image that probably depicts Sotuknangu (Heart of the Sky God), a deity who sometimes appears in katsina form, as well; Figure's face is decorated with black hourglass motifs below his eyes, black and white checkered triangles above the eyes, and has red tab ears and is flanked above and at each side by a red and black triangular motif; Figure is dressed in what may be a black woven dress with a black, red, and natural colored belt; Narrow band with natural colored blocks on black background (white cloud motif) encircles the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.1, Max Diam = 35.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0905   CAS 0370-0905; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Annie Burke (1876-1962) (attributed)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s to 1940s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Round, flat plaque woven in single rod coil technique; Warp material is peeled willow shoots and primary weft material is sedge roots; Design is woven of dyed bulrush roots and consists of 3 open, terraced diamonds arranged in circle around center, with pair of zigzag lines radiating out from top of each diamond toward rim; Blocks of light and dark color alternate around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 28.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0906   CAS 0370-0906; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Jemez Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Sandoval
Other Geographic Data Jemez Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stem or willow (Salix sp.) shoot
Description Deep round sifter basket with somewhat rounded base and rounded sides, rising to a wide mouth; Basket is woven entirely in plaited technique; Warp and weft material is split yucca leaves; Warps and wefts are arranged in groups of 3, and plaiting proceeds in an over 3/under 3 (groups of warps/wefts) pattern, resulting in a design of concentric diamonds; Exterior side of split yucca leaves is turned toward interior for both warps and wefts, while exterior surface is turned toward exterior of basket; At the rim, both the warp and weft fibers are folded over a single heavy wooden stem that has been bent to form a continuous ring, and then stitched to themselves using a single row of yucca leaves in a twining technique; Ends of warps and wefts are trimmed approximately 3.5 cm below the twined row.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.4, Max Diam = 32.3
Catalog Number CAS 0370-0907   CAS 0370-0907; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stem
Description Shallow round sifter basket, woven entirely in plaiting technique (primarily over 3/under 3); Warp material is unbleached split yucca leaves and weft is sun-bleached split yucca leaves; At rim the warps and wefts are folded over a single heavy sumac (?) rod that has been bent to form a continuous ring whose ends overlap slightly, with the yucca fibers held down by a single twined row of yucca leaves; Interior surfaces of yucca leaves (both warps and wefts) are turned toward exterior of basket; Design on interior of basket consists of series of rectangular spirals that interlock in the center, alternating in color between yellow (unbleached yucca) and tan (bleached yucca).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Max Diam = 29.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0908   CAS 0370-0908; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stem
Description Shallow round sifting basket with flat base and low rounded sides, woven in plaited technique (mostly over 3, under 3); Warp material is natural colored split yucca leaves and weft material is sun-bleached split yucca leaves; At rim, the warps and wefts are folded over single sumac (?) reinforcing rod that encircles rim and held in place with single row of yucca leaves woven in twining technique; Exterior surface of both warp and weft fibers faces inward, so design of concentric diamonds on interior of tray is accomplished by using only unbleached yucca fibers for warps and bleached fibers for weft.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Max Diam = 28.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0909   CAS 0370-0909; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1945
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Common dunebroom (Parryella filifolia) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems, Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Large shallow round plaque with wide flat base and slightly upturned outer edges; Basket is woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is common dune broom stems and weft material is natural and dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp in each warp group is bent over and incorporated into a bundle that is wrapped in dyed black yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of alternating red and green spokes radiating out from center, enclosed with a narrow band of white blacks edged in black (representing a white cloud motif), followed by a wider band of alternating green and dark brown spokes, and finally a wide band around rim that contains two narrow bands (one of red black and one of alternate red and green blocks) on a natural colored background.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.8, Max Diam = 50.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0910   CAS 0370-0910; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round plaque woven entirely in wickerwork technique; Most warp rods are trimmed at rim, but one from each warp bundle is folded over at rim and incorporated into bundle that is coil-wrapped in dyed black yucca leaves; Warp material is probably sumac stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed rabbitbrush stems; Design includes single full-figure of Hahai-i Wuhti (Pour Water Woman) shown in standing position and wearing a black woven dress and white manta; Her face is painted white with a large dot on each cheek and a short vertical lines across her forehead to represent falling rain; Her hair is arranged in maiden's whorls, and she wears a multi-tiered headdress or tableta (black and blue-gray), all on gold-colored background; Narrow band of alternating white and black blocks on black background (white cloud motif) encircles rim.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.3, Max Diam = 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0911   CAS 0370-0911; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Common dunebroom (Parryella filifolia) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.)stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves
Description Shallow round plaque woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; At the rim, one warp stem from each warp group is bent over and incorporated into rim bundle that is coil-wrapped with undyed yucca leaves; Design consists of black area in center of basket from which 3 crescent shapes extend first counterclockwise direction and then clockwise direction, all on natural colored background; Narrow band of alternating orange and green blocks edged in black encircles rim.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.8, Max Diam = 35.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0912   CAS 0370-0912; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Round tray with flat base and very shallow and widely flaring sides, woven entirely in coiled technique over bundle coils; Warp fibers are galleta grass stems; Weft fibers are natural and aniline dyed split yucca leaves; Design consists of 2 red open terraced diamonds with yellow centers and edged in black, alternating with 2 yellow open terraced diamonds with red centers; Yellow diamonds are also enclosed within green open terraced diamonds, all edged in black; Background of basket is natural undyed yucca; Rim coil alternates natural and red or natural and black weft fibers adjacent to each larger motif.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 5.0, Max Diam = 36.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0913   CAS 0370-0913; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal and aniline dyes
Description Round nearly flat plaque with domed center, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is probably sumac stems and weft material is natural, vegetal, and aniline dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem from each group of warps is bent over and incorporated into a bundle that is coil-wrapped in undyed yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of a pale orange central area with two parallel red bars on front face only, encircled by a narrow band of alternating orange and yellow blocks edged in black; Wider band with orange, yellow, and blue-gray blocks edged in black, all on natural colored background, covers most of the remaining space; Narrow band of alternating yellow and orange blocks, edged in black, encircles rim of plaque.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.0, Max Diam = 29.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0914   CAS 0370-0914; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal and aniline dyes
Description Round nearly flat plaque with domed center, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is probably sumac stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem from each group of warps is bent over and incorporated into a bundle that is coil-wrapped in dyed black yucca leaves; Design consists of a single complete figure of a butterfly with outstretched wings, whose body is a blue-gray color and whose wings are green, orange, blue-gray, black, and natural color, all on natural colored background; Narrow band of alternating green and orange blocks, edged in black, encircles rim of plaque.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.9, Max Diam = 34.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0915   CAS 0370-0915; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round very shallow plaque with slightly rounded base and widely flaring sides, woven entirely in coiled technique over bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed yucca leaves; Small coil-wrapped loop for hanging plaque on wall is woven into final rim coil on reverse; Design consists of large image of yellow eagle in center of basket with its wings and feet spread; Eagle is outlined in black and the edges of its wings, tail, and head are woven in an overlay stitch; Band of contiguous terraced triangles (4 each in rust red, golden yellow, and natural sun bleached color, all edged in black) encircles eagle; The overall background color is natural sun bleached color; The weaving on this basket is extremely precise and the design is perfectly balanced.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.0, Max Diam = 33.4
Catalog Number CAS 0370-1819   CAS 0370-1819; Basketry covered bottle
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle
Culture Achumawi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Glass; Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Basketry-covered brown glass bottle (possibly beer bottle) with flat base, cylindrical body, tall straight neck, and handle attached at shoulder and rim; basket is woven primarily in plain twining technique, with several rows of 3-strand twining on base and in final row of twining at rim; Warp material is hazel shoots and primary weft material is conifer roots; Designs are woven in full-twist overlay technique, using natural colored bear grass leaves as the background and black maidenhair fern stems for the actual designs, which include circular ticked band on base, 3 bands of large 8-point stars or half-stars on the sides, a band of small parallelograms around the shoulder, and a narrow ticked band around the neck; Handle is decorated with spiral bands in alternating light and dark colors; Upper neck of bottle is exposed, indicating a woven basketry cap originally accompanied this piece.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.1, Width = 9.0, Rim Diam = 3.3, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0375-0001A,B   CAS 0375-0001A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Anesia Hodikoff
Date of Manufacture ca. 1934
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Silk thread
Description Cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven primarily in closed plain twining, with single row of 3-strand twining at junction of base and sides and numerous rows of open plain twining (with exposed, crossed warps) on base; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs on sides of basket are woven of silk thread in false embroidery technique and include abstract floral motif repeated 3 times in various colors (red, blue, lavender, green, yellow), between upper and lower red rectilinear meander framing lines; Matching lid is woven in same technique as basket, including row of 3-strand twining at juncture of side and shoulder; Lid also has short knob handle on wide stem; Designs on lid include red center encircled by concentric bands of small triangles in blue, red, and green and straight red band along edge of knob, and red rectilinear meander band near outer edge of shoulder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0561A,B   CAS 0389-0561A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel?
Other Geographic Data Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1940s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base, slightly flared lower sides, and wide inward sloping shoulder starting at midlevel height; Corresponding round lid has short interior lip and tall wide cylindrical knob handle; Both basket and lid are woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; Designs are woven of dyed rye grass leaves and include 3 green and 3 red rectangles around lower sides of basket, blue band around mid-section, and band of red or green vertical chevrons around upper sides; Designs on lid consist of concentric red and green bands on top knob handle, green band around outer perimeter of shoulder, and band of brown weft fiber woven in ribbon beading technique around inner perimeter of shoulder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.1, Rim Diam = 16.8, Max Diam = 26.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0562   CAS 0389-0562; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Thompson or Fraser River Salish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Thompson and/or Fraser River areas
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) splints and roots; Common reed (Phragmites australis) stems or bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Cherry (Prunus emarginata) bark; Cotton string
Description Deep rectangular berry gathering basket with flat base and flaring sides; Base of basket is woven in plain plaiting technique, while the sides are woven in coiled technique, both over bundle foundations; Warp material is cedar splints and primary weft material is cedar roots; Designs are woven in the imbrication technique, using undyed reed stems or bear grass leaves and natural red and mud-dyed black cherry bark; Design is repeated on each side and end of basket and consists of two stacked and inverted "V" motifs, each with a center vertical bar; Lower motif is woven of reed or bear grass and red cherry bark, while the upper one is woven of reed or bear grass and dyed black cherry bark; Center bar in each motif alternates undyed reed or bear grass and dyed black cherry bark; Single band of undyed reed or bear grass is woven in ribbon beading technique along exterior of final rim coil; Short cotton string loop remains on one upper corner and near center of one side (just below rim); Additional holes along upper sides indicate original position of addition carrying loops.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.3, Width = 28.7, Depth = 23.5, Max Diam = 28.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0563   CAS 0389-0563; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Thompson or Fraser River Salish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Thompson and/or Fraser River areas
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) splints and roots; Common reed (Phragmites australis) stems; Cherry (Prunus emarginata) bark; Cotton and other fiber string
Description Very large and deep rectangular berry gathering basket with flat base and flaring sides; Base is woven in plain plaiting technique and sides are woven in coiled technique; Warp material is cedar splints and primary weft material is cedar roots; Designs are woven in imbrication technique, using undyed reed stems and both natural red and mud-dyed black cherry bark; Designs on sides and ends consist of large composite zigzags woven of all three materials, with vertical bars at the sides and below that are woven of undyed reeds and dyed black cherry bark; Single band of dyed black cherry bark is woven in ribbon beading technique along exterior of final rim coil; 6 cotton string and other rope fiber loops remain along the upper sides and ends (just below rim) and additional holes indicate original position of additional carrying loops.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.2, Width = 44.3, Depth = 37.3, Max Diam = 24.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0564   CAS 0389-0564; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides; Small round area in center of base is woven in plain twining, but the major portion of the base is woven in alternate rows of plain twining and simple plaiting; Sides are woven in plain twining technique, except for single row of 3-strand twining at junction of base and sides and 3 rows of 3-strand twining around the rim; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven of dyed spruce roots and dyed and undyed bear grass leaves; On the base the designs include two bands in which one of the weft fibers in the plain twined rows is dyed black, while the weft in the plaited rows is red in one of the bands; Two wide bands woven in plain plaiting of dyed black spruce roots with dyed red framing lines encircle the midsection of the basket and provide a background color for paired rectilinear meander lines woven in false embroidery using undyed bear grass leaves; The pattern also includes red rectangles also woven of bear grass; Rows of 3-strand twining along rim comprise 1 black fiber and possibly 2 red ones.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.6, Max Diam = ca. 24.5
Catalog Number CAS 0389-0565   CAS 0389-0565; Quiver
Category Basketry; Weaponry
Object Name Quiver
Culture Klamath or Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Oregon
County Modoc, Siskiyou, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) stems; Raffia; Leather
Description Cylindrical quiver with flat base and vertical sides; Woven primarily on 2-strand twining over tule cordage warps, with 3-strand twining of tule cordage wefts on base and just below rim; Warp ends are reinforced with rod and coil-wrapped in raffia; Designs on exterior sides consist of 2 broad zigzag lines that spiral very gradually from base to rim; Leather loop is attached at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 52.5, Max Diam = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0566   CAS 0389-0566; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture unknown
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East or south Africa?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 13.3, Length = 55.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0567   CAS 0389-0567; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Thompson or Fraser River Salish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Thompson and/or Fraser River areas
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) splints and roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Cherry (Prunus emarginata) bark; Cotton string; Wire
Description Deep rectangular berry gathering basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundations; Warp material is cedar splints and primary weft material is cedar roots; Designs are woven in imbrication technique, using undyed bear grass leaves, mud-dyed black cherry bark, and possibly natural red cherry bark; Design consist of 10 vertical columns of small stacked cross motifs, woven of undyed bear grass and dyed black cherry bark, edged along sides in black cherry bark; Single band of natural red cherry bark (or possible dyed black cherry bark that has faded) is woven in ribbon beading technique just below imbricated designs; 3 cotton string loops are threaded through upper sides of basket (just below rim) and one additional hole indicates there were originally 4 such loops; Short linear segments of wire that are bent to form semi-loops are woven into final rim coil along both sides of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.6, Width = 24.5, Depth = 18.0, Max Diam = 24.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0568   CAS 0389-0568; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Lilloet
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Fraser River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Natural and dyed cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Rectangular berry gathering basket with flat base and deep, flaring sides, woven in coiling technique over foundation of cedar splints; Primary weft material is cedar roots; Designs are woven of natural (red) and dyed (black) cherry bark and natural straw-colored bear grass and are woven in ribbon beading and imbrication techniques; Designs include band of imbricated V-shaped motifs and a single vertical bar around mid-section but only on ends and one side of basket; Upper half of basket is decorated with three narrow strands of dyed cherry bark and bear grass beaded along each coil (most coils on back side only have 1 or 2 decorative strands); Single row of imbricated fibers frame rim on all four sides; Series of cotton string loops is tied along rim on each long side of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.7, Width = 29.4, Length = 35.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2206   CAS 0389-2206; Knotted bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Knotted bag
Culture unknown
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.0, Max Diam = 22.0, Length = 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2241 (279)   CAS 0389-2241 (279); Ear ornament
Category Basketry
Object Name Ear ornament
Culture unknown
Global Region South America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Plant material; Feathers; Mud
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 5.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2593   CAS 0389-2593; Weaving basket with tools and 3 textiles
Category Basketry; Textiles
Object Name Weaving basket with tools and 3 textiles
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Width = 10.0, Length = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2594   CAS 0389-2594; Weaving basket
Category Basketry; Textiles
Object Name Weaving basket
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Width = 10.0, Length = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2595   CAS 0389-2595; Weaving basket
Category Basketry; Textiles
Object Name Weaving basket
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Width = 10.0, Length = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2596A   CAS 0389-2596A; Weaving basket
Category Basketry; Textiles
Object Name Weaving basket
Culture Inca
Global Region South America
Country Peru
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Textiles
Materials
Description Rectangular woven basket for holding weaving implements. Possible contents: CAS 0389-2596B-F.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Width = 16.2, Length = 36.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2626   CAS 0389-2626; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture unknown
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.3, Thickness = 5.6, Length = 59.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2640   CAS 0389-2640; Knotted bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Knotted bag
Culture unknown
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.7, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 62.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0391-0003   CAS 0391-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Width = 23.0, Length = 54.0
Catalog Number CAS 0391-0005   CAS 0391-0005; Fishing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Fishing basket
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Ehime
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Shikoku; Village: Misaki
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1906
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; String
Description Small round basket with rounded base, low shoulder, and rounded sides that taper inward toward wide, round mouth; Basket is woven in wicker technique of very narrow, split bamboo strips over foundation of wide, split bamboo strips arranged in radiating pattern and overlapping in center of base; Reinforcing rod around rim is coil wrapped in bamboo (?); Woven net in constricted tubular shape that is open at both ends is attached around interior rim of basket; Upper end of netting is attached to bamboo ring that is slightly smaller in diameter than mouth of basket, so collapsed net can be stored inside basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Rim Diam = 9.8, Max Diam = 13.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0396-0007   CAS 0396-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Squaxin
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Squaxin Island, Puget Sound
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia grass leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Shallow oval tray with flat base and low vertical sides, woven in coiling technique over large bundle foundations; Warp and weft material is raffia grass leaves; Designs are woven of dyed weft fibers and consist of band of small terraced diamond shapes with orange centers outlined in black that encircles perimeter of base, and series of terraced diagonal bars on sides of basket that are red or red and green.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Width = 29.5, Length = 40.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0399-0002A,B   CAS 0399-0002A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Shoshone
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Nevada
County Elko
Other Geographic Data Horseshoe Ranch, near Elko, NV, possibly
Maker's Name Mary Hall, possibly
Date of Manufacture mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides rising to high rounded shoulder that encloses wide mouth; Dome-shaped lid has short lip and large knob on top; Basket and lid are coiled on single-rod foundation; Dyed willow designs include 4 flowers (2 pink with purple centers and 2 blue with yellow centers) on both basket and lid; Flowers on basket also have green leaves; Knob on lid is purple.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.0, Rim Diam = 39.7, Max Diam = 56.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0399-0003   CAS 0399-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round mush boiler basket with flat base and rounded sides, sloping inward slightly toward rim; Woven primarily in plain twining, with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining on outer edge of base and on upper sides; Design is in bear grass in half-twist overlay and consists of wide zigzag band bordered above and below by band of contiguous triangles ("crooked pattern").
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.6, Rim Diam = 28.5, Max Diam = 32.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0399-0004   CAS 0399-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel?
Other Geographic Data Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves
Description Round basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; Basket is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Max Diam = 21.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0399-0005   CAS 0399-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel?
Other Geographic Data Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves
Description Round shallow basket with flat base and rounded, flaring sides; Basket is woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; At rim the coil is subdivided into 2 smaller coils which then are twined together and make one final complete revolution around rim for decorative effect; Basket is otherwise undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.4, Max Diam = 20.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0399-0006   CAS 0399-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel?
Other Geographic Data Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves
Description Round shallow basket with flat base and flaring sides; Basket is woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; At rim the coil is subdivided into 2 smaller coils which then are twined together and make one final complete revolution around rim for decorative effect; Basket is otherwise undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.8, Max Diam = 15.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0399-0007   CAS 0399-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel?
Other Geographic Data Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves
Description Deep round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; For decorative effect the spacing of coils varies throughout basket, including contiguous coils, zigzag coils, and braided coils; Basket is otherwise undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.7, Rim Diam = 20.0, Max Diam = 22.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0399-0008   CAS 0399-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round mush boiler basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven over bundle foundation; Designs are in bracken fern roots and redbud and consist of 2 parallel bands on sides of basket, comprising contiguous terraced diamond shapes with central cross shape in center of each diamond.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.3, Max Diam = 31.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0399-0009   CAS 0399-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round mush boiler basket with flat base and slightly curved, vertical sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in redbud and consist of 6 equidistantly spaced terraced zigzags that spiral diagonally from the base to the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.6, Max Diam = 31.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0013   CAS 0425-0013; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data Lower Klamath River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Large round storage basket with flat base and tall, inward-sloping sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining technique with 3-strand twining at the basket start, near outer perimeter of base, and on final two rows around rim; Designs are woven in half-twist overlay technique and consist of 5 diagonal motifs of stacked negative parallelograms with triangles at their ends (sharp tooth pattern), all rising from base to rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 43.0, Rim Diam = ca. 34.0, Max Diam = 49.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0074A   CAS 0425-0074A; Hat (unfinished)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat (unfinished)
Culture Yurok and Tolowa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Del Norte
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Ella Norris
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Partially woven woman's hat with rounded base and curved sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Partially completed design is in bear grass and maidenhair fern stems in half-twist overlay and consists of dashed band on base and geometric unit repeated 3 times on sides; Upper portion of warp rods of varying length are exposed.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.0, Max Diam = 16.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0074B   CAS 0425-0074B; Basketry materials (hazel shoots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (hazel shoots)
Culture Tolowa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Bernice Humphrey
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots
Description Bundle of approximately 30 peeled hazel shoots of varying lengths; Used as warp fibers in twined baskets by basket weavers of several Northern California tribes; These examples are left from an unfinished Klamath River hat (CAS 0425-0074A) commissioned by CAS staff.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.5, Length = ca. 40.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0074C   CAS 0425-0074C; Basketry materials (spruce roots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (spruce roots)
Culture Tolowa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Bernice Humphrey
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots
Description Bundle of approximately 20 to 25 finely split spruce roots of varying lengths; Used as weft fibers in twined baskets by basket weavers of several Northern California tribes; These examples are left from an unfinished Klamath River hat (CAS 0425-0074A) commissioned by CAS staff.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.1, Length = ca. 30.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0074D   CAS 0425-0074D; Basketry materials (maidenhair fern stems)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (maidenhair fern stems)
Culture Tolowa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Bundle of approximately 20 maidenhair fern stems, scraped on interior to remove inner white fiber; Used by basket weavers of many Northern California tribes as decorative overlay weft fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = ca. 30.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0074E   CAS 0425-0074E; Basketry materials (bear grass)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (bear grass)
Culture Tolowa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name N/A
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Bundle of approximately 20 to 25 bear grass leaves of varying lengths; Used by basket weavers from many Northern California tribes as decorative overlay weft fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.1, Length = ca. 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0180A,B   CAS 0425-0180A,B; Sandals
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Sandals
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Straw (rice straw)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0181   CAS 0425-0181; Winnower
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnower
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Tree bark; Sheet metal
Description Bamboo, bark and sheet metal winnower, to winnow rice; Woven sheet metal strips woven into front edge; Rectangular; Dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Width = 57.0, Length = 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0195A,B   CAS 0425-0195A,B; Mittens
Category Basketry
Object Name Mittens
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Straw (rice straw)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.4, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0205   CAS 0425-0205; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Max Diam = 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0227   CAS 0425-0227; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa; Village: Shungopovi
Maker's Name Relative of Jane Lomakema
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves
Description Flat rectangular piki serving tray, woven primarily in plaited technique; Corners of tray are rounded; Primary warp and weft material is split scrub sumac stems; Design in center of basket consists of concentric diamonds, formed by turning exterior of sumac stems in warp direction and the interior surface in weft direction; Warp and weft stems are used in groups of 3 with the plaiting done in an over 3/under 3 (total of 9 stems) technique; Perimeter of tray is woven in wicker technique, using whole sumac stems as the weft; At the rim, 2 stems in each warp and weft group are clipped and the third member is bent over and incorporated into a rim bundle that is coil-wrapped with a split yucca leaf.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.0, Width = 48.4, Length = 63.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0249   CAS 0425-0249; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix exigua nuttau) shoots; Piñon pine (Pinus edulis) pitch
Description Jar-shaped basket with narrow flat base, flaring lower body that expands to maximum diameter at its mid-section, then tapers gradually and rises to a short cylindrical neck; Basket is woven in an open coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp and weft material is probably sumac shoots; Pair of braided light colored (horsehair?) fiber handles are positioned opposite each other on the shoulder; Entire basket is coated inside and outside with rust colored piñon pine pitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.8, Rim Diam = 13.3, Max Diam = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0261   CAS 0425-0261; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data Lower Klamath River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Native cordage
Description Round burden basket with flat base and flaring sides; Heavy rim reinforcing rod is placed inside rim and secured with native cordage; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base and just below rim; Designs in bear grass are in half-twist overlay and consist of 5 parallel bands on lower half of basket and double negative serrated zigzag bands on upper half.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 42.0, Max Diam = 52.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0293   CAS 0425-0293; Fish smoker
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish smoker
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Straw; Bamboo; Cloth; Other wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 29.4, Length = 45.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0300   CAS 0425-0300; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Spruce (Picea sp.) roots
Description Round, conical storage basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven primarily in spaced, 2-strand twining with 3 strand twining on base; Warp rods are bent over at rim and braided; No design.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 49.0, Max Diam = ca. 46.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0301   CAS 0425-0301; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yurok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data Hupa Valley
Maker's Name Pat Hunsucker
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots
Description Deep round tray with flat base and rounded, flaring sides; Woven in open-spaced, 2-strand twining; Warp rods are bent at rim and braided; No design; Short buckskin loop is tied to back of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 11.5, Max Diam = 51.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0002   CAS 0442-0002; Basket start (unfinished)
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket start (unfinished)
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems
Description Start of miniature round basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven primarily in open plain twining technique (with exposed, crossed warps), and occasional narrow bands woven in closed plain twining; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Only small portion of sides has been completed, with long ends of warp fibers extending beyond finished portion.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 30.0, Max Diam = ca. 5.0
Catalog Number CAS 0442-0003   CAS 0442-0003; Basket (unfinished)
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket (unfinished)
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Base section and lower sides of unfinished round basket with flat base and curved sides; Extensive portion of warp rods rise vertically from completed portion of basket; Woven primarily in diagonal twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design is in split redbud in wrapped twining and includes 2 concentric bands on base and 3 motifs of 3 vertical zigzags each, rising up from base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 50.6, Max Diam = ca. 24.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0007A   CAS 0442-0007A; Basketry materials (Devil's claw)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (Devil's claw)
Culture Apache, Tohono O’odham (Papago), Akimel O’odham (Pima), or Chemehuevi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Arizona
County Imperial, CA, Pima, Yuma, AZ?
Other Geographic Data Southern areas of both states
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s to 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Devil's claw (Martynia sp.)
Description Circular bundle of split devil's claw seed pod fibers for use as basket weaving weft fibers; For actual use, these fibers would be split one or more additional times, depending upon the size of the sewing elements desired.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = ca. 2.5, Max Diam = ca. 11.0, Length = ca. 15.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0007B   CAS 0442-0007B; Basketry materials (Devil's claw)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (Devil's claw)
Culture Apache, Tohono O’odham (Papago), Akimel O’odham (Pima), or Chemehuevi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Arizona
County Imperial, CA, Pima, Yuma, AZ?
Other Geographic Data Southern areas of both states
Maker's Name N/A
Date of Manufacture unknown, possibly ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pod
Description Unprocessed devil's claw seed pod; Used by basket weavers of several Southwestern (Apache, Tohono O’odham, Akimel O’odham, Chemehuevi) tribes as weft fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Width = ca. 9.5, Length = ca. 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0007C   CAS 0442-0007C; Basketry materials (dyed woodwardia fern stems)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (dyed woodwardia fern stems)
Culture unidentified California Indian
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name N/A
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Coiled bundle of split and dyed woodwardia fern stems; Used by many California basket weavers as a decorative overlay weft fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 5.6, Max Diam = ca. 13.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0007D   CAS 0442-0007D; Basketry materials (peeled and split willow? shoots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (peeled and split willow? shoots)
Culture unidentified California Indian
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950-1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Coiled bundle of peeled, split, and sized willow (?) shoots of varying lengths; Used by basket weavers from various California, Southwestern, and Great Basin Tribes as weft fibers; Strips of muslin wrapping to secure bundle added by CAS staff in 1996.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.7, Max Diam = ca. 16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0008   CAS 0442-0008; Basket (unfinished)
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket (unfinished)
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods; Metal: Copper wire
Description Unfinished oval basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of dyed red peeled and split willow shoots and black devil's claw pods; Completed portion of design consists of a single motif made up of a red terraced line outlined in black, with additional horizontal black lines extending to the right and then rising vertically; Entire motif is repeated 8 times around sides of basket; Portion of rim bundle that has not yet been coil-wrapped is secured to succeeding coil with 7 loops of thin copper wire.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Width = 28.0, Max Diam = 31.7, Length = 31.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0011   CAS 0442-0011; Basket (unfinished)
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket (unfinished)
Culture Chumash
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Base of unfinished round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in dyed juncus rush leaves and consist of band of contiguous hour glass shapes around around an open center; Fibers in rim bundle extend outward from last completed weft stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.9, Max Diam = 17.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0442-0055   CAS 0442-0055; Basket plaque start (unfinished)
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque start (unfinished)
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Start of a round flat plaque that is woven in coiled technique over bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed split yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of an open center, encircled by a plain black band and then by a rust red and yellow segmented band; Ends of weft fibers at color changes are incorporated into continuing bundle coil.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.8, Max Diam = 9.8, Length = ca. 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0002   CAS 0448-0002; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Outer Yap Islands, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Plastic
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.7, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 16.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0003   CAS 0448-0003; Basket
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.4, Thickness = 4.8, Length = 13.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0006   CAS 0448-0006; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 14.9
Catalog Number CAS 0448-0007A,B   CAS 0448-0007A,B; Purse with lid
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse with lid
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Outer Yap Islands, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.9, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 11.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0008   CAS 0448-0008; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Outer Yap Islands, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.6, Width = 14.5, Length = 29.6
Catalog Number CAS 0448-0014A,B   CAS 0448-0014A,B; Purse with lid
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse with lid
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Plastic
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 9.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0457-0001   CAS 0457-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Maidu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Plumas, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Big leaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and curved sides, sloping inward toward rim; Woven on 3-rod coil; Design is in redbud and consists of 4 serrated zigzag lines that rise diagonally from base to rim; Floral motif rises vertically from base of each zigzag; Plain band encircles rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Rim Diam = 10.5, Max Diam = 13.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0449   CAS 0458-0449; Helmet
Category Basketry
Object Name Helmet
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Plant fiber (ie ie)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.0, Width = 15.3, Length = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0464-0001   CAS 0464-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round bowl-shaped basket with flat base and rounded sides, sloping inward to rim, forming wide mouth; Woven in 3-rod coil; Design is in dyed bracken fern root and consists of crisscrossing paired lines that form 5-point star on base and expand outward forming ever larger 5-point star extending up to rim; Design on rim alternates dark and light rectangular units.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Rim Diam = 17.7, Max Diam = 22.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0464-0003   CAS 0464-0003; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Mountain Maidu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Plumas, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Leather
Description Conical burden basket with flaring sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with several rows of diagonal twining near base; First few rows of twining are done in leather strips; Rim reinforcing rod is coil-wrapped with peeled willow; Designs in full-twist overlay include 2 parallel zigzag bands (each comprising paired bands of diagonally stacked triangles) and 3 motifs of stacked triangles. (According to Ralph Shanks the double overlay of bear grass in this basket is typical of Maidu baskets; January 2002).
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 42.0, Max Diam = ca. 46.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0464-0004   CAS 0464-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data Lower Klamath River area (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s to 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round basket with concave base and curving sides that slope inward at rim; Woven mostly in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and just below rim; Warps rods are crossed just below rim; rim is reinforced with rod and coil wrapped; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair fern stems and consists of geometric band on interior base and lizard foot pattern on sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Rim Diam = 13.0, Max Diam = 14.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0464-0006   CAS 0464-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Maidu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Plumas, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Big leaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and curved sides, sloping inward toward rim; Woven on 3-rod coil; Design is in redbud and dyed bracken fern roots and consists of 4 small tick marks on base and 2 parallel, undulating bands on sides, each made up of diagonally stacked parallelograms with pendant triangles (arrow head pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Rim Diam = 16.0, Max Diam = 19.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0464-0008   CAS 0464-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark; Twigs
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Max Diam = 24.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0464-0009   CAS 0464-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and slightly rounded sides; Woven in 2-strand twining over tule cordage warps with 3 rows of 3-strand twining on base; Warp ends are looped at rim and bound into final row of twining; Designs on sides include zigzag band of rectangles with pendant triangles (variation of foot pattern) in full-twist overlay and 3 "V" shapes in wrapped twining.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.8, Rim Diam = ca. 17.5, Max Diam = 18.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0468-0003A,B   CAS 0468-0003A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.6, Max Diam = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0468-0004A,B   CAS 0468-0004A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base, flaring underside, vertical sides, and high inward sloping shoulder; Corresponding round lid has short lip on interior and rises to a short flat-topped cylindrical knob; Basket and lid are woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp fiber is rye grass stems and weft fiber is rye grass leaves; Designs are woven of dyed rye grass leaves and include 4 open terraced diamonds in red and green around sides of basket, framed above and below by single coil in dark brown; Designs on lid consist of 4 terraced "V" shapes on shoulder, framed toward center of lid by single dark brown coil.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.6, Rim Diam = 15.2, Max Diam = 22.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0468-0005A,B   CAS 0468-0005A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Haida
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots, Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and straight vertical sides and corresponding round slightly domed lid with small, flat-topped knob handle and low sides that fit down over rim of basket; Basket start is woven in plain twined technique in center of base and then alternate rows of plaiting and plain twining for the remainder of the base, changing again to plain twining on the sides; Lid is woven entirely in lain twining; Primary warp and weft material is spruce roots; Dye blue weft is used for two concentric band on sides of basket and two additional concentric bands on lid, all of which are further decorated with groups of 3 chevrons woven in overlay technique, using natural colored and dyed red bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Max Diam = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0468-0006   CAS 0468-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides; Small round area in center of base is woven in plain plaiting, but the major portion of the base is woven in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting; Sides of basket are woven entirely in plain plaiting, except for single row of 3-strand twining at junction of base and sides and along the rim; Designs are woven in false embroidery, using dyed bear grass leaves, and consist of 6 diagonal columns of 6 stacked triangles each, with the triangles within each column in alternate colors of orange and purple; This basket is woven extremely finely.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Max Diam = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0468-0007A,B   CAS 0468-0007A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim, along with corresponding round, slightly domed lid with low sides that fit over basket's rim; Warp material is cedar bark; Base of basket is primarily woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark slats for both warp and weft; Perimeter of base is woven plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft, with the final row at the junction of the base and sides woven in 3-strand twining; Sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single cedar bark slat encircles top of basket, forming a recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Lid is constructed similarly to the basket, except only small area in center is woven in simple plaiting and plain twining, with the remainder of the top and the sides woven in wrapped twining technique; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and rye grass stems, and include a composite maroon and yellow band encircling basket just below mid-section, and two purple and dark blue sea birds and purple dugout canoe (possibly with two men) above it; Designs on lid include overlay of purple and yellow bear grass leaves in center, encircled by black band of rye grass stems and two purple dugout canoes, and maroon and yellow band around sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Rim Diam = 7.4, Max Diam = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0468-0008   CAS 0468-0008; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s to 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Unidentified woody stems; Monofilament fishing line
Description Miniature round basket with a convex base and widely flaring sides that rise to a scalloped rim, and immovable bail handle, woven in wicker technique; Warp material is very thin woody shoots and weft material is monofilament fishing line; Warp stems are crossed on the base, then extend up the sides to the rim where they are bent to form a scallop and are eventually secured to the next adjacent warp stem; Design is woven of pink monofilament fishing line and consists of single narrow band that encircles lower side of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.7, Width = 2.3, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0469-0001   CAS 0469-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides; Base of basket is woven almost entirely in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting; Outermost cm on base and entire sides are woven in plain twining technique; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs include two concentric bands on base in which the weft material in the simple plaited rows is dyed black spruce roots; Pair of composite bands (each comprising alternating red and green bands) that are woven of dyed red and green spruce roots in plain twining technique encircle the mid-section of the basket and each serves as the background for a continuous rectilinear meander pattern, woven of undyed bear grass leaves in false embroidery; Narrower band between the primary bands is filled with elongated red and green (?) diagonal terraces straw-colored background, woven entirely of dyed and undyed bear grass leaves in false embroidery; Additional vertical rectilinear meander motifs are located at four points above and below the design bands, with 2 of them being red and 2 being black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.7, Max Diam = 30.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0471-0090   CAS 0471-0090; Plate
Category Basketry; Culinary Items
Object Name Plate
Culture Kikuyu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Gitaru
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sisal fiber
Description Round, shallow basketry food bowl / plate.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Max Diam = 56.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0471-0091A-N   CAS 0471-0091A-N; Medicine bag with contents
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Medicine bag with contents
Culture Kikuyu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials A: Sisal fiber; Leather; B-N: Bamboo; Metal; Charcoal; Wood; Plastic; Glass; Fabric; Paper; Chalk
Description Medicine bag with contents; According to the accession file, no item was assigned letter “J”
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=26.3, Max Diam = A=19.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0471-0099   CAS 0471-0099; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Kikuyu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Gitaru
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sisal fiber; Rubber; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Max Diam = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0471-0100   CAS 0471-0100; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Kikuyu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sisal fiber; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.0, Max Diam = 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0471-0101   CAS 0471-0101; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Kikuyu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sisal fiber; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.0, Max Diam = 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0001   CAS 0473-0001; Hopper basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Hopper basket
Culture Yurok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Minnie Reed (1885-1985)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Conical acorn hopper basket with the base removed, woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on lower sides and lattice twining upper sides; Warp rods are braided at rim; Design is done in bear grass in half-twist overlay and includes units of negative, diagonally stacked triangles and rectangles (repeated 6 times) on upper sides, framed above and below by paired lattice twined rods; This type of basket is placed atop a mortar stone when grinding acorn meal in order to catch the bits of acorn and acorn meal that are discharged with each downward movement of the pestle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.5, Max Diam = 39.5
Catalog Number CAS 0473-0002A,B   CAS 0473-0002A,B; Basketry materials (unpeeled willow shoots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (unpeeled willow shoots)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description A: Bundle of approx. 40 to 50 unpeeled, straight willow shoots of varying lengths; Used in this state for some utilitarian baskets, or peeled and sized for use as warp rods, or peeled, split, and sized for use as weft fibers; B: Bundle of approx. 60 to 75 unpeeled, straight willow shoots; Used in this state for weaving of some utilitarian baskets, or peeled and sized for use as warp rods, or peeled, split, and sized for use as weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = A=4.2; B=4.8, Length = A=ca. 100.0; B=ca. 74.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0003A,B   CAS 0473-0003A,B; Basketry materials (peeled willow roots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (peeled willow roots)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) roots
Description A: Coil of large-diameter willow roots that have been peeled and split; B: Coil of large-diameter willow roots that have been peeled.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 6.5, Max Diam = A=ca. 18.0; B=ca. 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0005   CAS 0473-0005; Basketry materials (peeled willow roots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (peeled willow roots)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) roots
Description Coil of medium-diameter willow roots that have been peeled.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 7.0, Max Diam = ca. 11.0
Catalog Number CAS 0473-0006   CAS 0473-0006; Basketry materials (peeled willow shoots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (peeled willow shoots)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Bundle of approx. 80 to 100 small peeled, straight willow shoots; Used in this state as warp rods.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.2, Length = ca. 41.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0007A,B   CAS 0473-0007A,B; Basketry materials (peeled willow roots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (peeled willow roots)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) roots
Description A: Coil of small-diameter willow roots that have been peeled; B: Coil of small-diameter willow roots that have been peeled and split.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.0, Max Diam = ca. 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0008A,B   CAS 0473-0008A,B; Basketry materials (peeled willow shoots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (peeled willow shoots)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description A: Bundle of approx. 100 peeled, straight willow shoots; Used in this state as warp rods or split and sized for use as weft fibers; B: Bundle of willow sticks that have been peeled and scraped for use as warp rods.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = A=7.5; B=8.7, Length = A=ca. 95.0; B=73.0
Catalog Number CAS 0473-0009   CAS 0473-0009; Basketry materials (dyed woodwardia fern stems)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (dyed woodwardia fern stems)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Bundle of woodwardia fern stems that have been split, sized, dyed with alder bark, and coiled into a figure-8 pattern bundle; Used by numerous California basket weavers as a decorative overlay weft material.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 14.0, Thickness = 3.0, Length = ca. 28.0
Catalog Number CAS 0473-0010   CAS 0473-0010; Basketry materials (peeled willow shoots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (peeled willow shoots)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Bundle of approx. 30 peeled, straight willow shoots; Used as warp rods in this state or split and sized for use as weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.5, Length = ca. 100.0
Catalog Number CAS 0473-0011   CAS 0473-0011; Basketry materials (bear grass)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (bear grass)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Bundle of bear grass leaves of varying lengths; Used by many California basket weavers as decorative overlay weft fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.0, Length = ca. 52.0
Catalog Number CAS 0473-0012   CAS 0473-0012; Basketry materials (unpeeled willow shoots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (unpeeled willow shoots)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Bundle of 17 unpeeled, straight willow shoots; Used in this state for weaving of some utilitarian baskets, or peeled and sized for use as warp rods, or peeled, split, and sized for use as weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.7, Length = ca. 103.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0013   CAS 0473-0013; Basketry materials (split spruce root)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (split spruce root)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots
Description Bundle of spruce root fibers which have been scraped and split and then tied into circular bundle.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 6.5, Max Diam = 14.3
Catalog Number CAS 0473-0014   CAS 0473-0014; Basketry materials (maidenhair fern stems)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (maidenhair fern stems)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Bundle of approx. 20 straight maidenhair fern stems of varying lengths; For use as overlay weft fibers, these would be split in 2 or 3 strands and sized.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.5, Length = ca. 55.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0015   CAS 0473-0015; Basketry materials (unpeeled willow root)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (unpeeled willow root)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) root
Description Length of large willow root (partially split and peeled at one end) wound into coil of several loops.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 19.0 , Length = ca. 138.0
Catalog Number CAS 0473-0016   CAS 0473-0016; Basketry materials (spruce root)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (spruce root)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots
Description Bundle of 8 lengths of varying width of spruce root, split from larger peeled root; Each length would be split again several times and sized before ready for use as weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 9.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 47.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0017   CAS 0473-0017; Basketry materials (unpeeled willow root)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (unpeeled willow root)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) root
Description Length of small willow root, peeled on one end and wound in coil of 4 loops.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 16.0, Length = ca. 130.0
Catalog Number CAS 0473-0018   CAS 0473-0018; Basketry materials (staghorn lichen on wood)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (staghorn lichen on wood)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Staghorn lichen (Evernia vulpina)
Description Length of deadfall wood with heavy overgrowth of stag horn lichen (also known as wolf moss); Used as yellow dye source for dyeing bear grass and porcupine quills.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 10.0, Thickness = 6.6, Length = ca. 66.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0019   CAS 0473-0019; Basketry materials (unpeeled willow root)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (unpeeled willow root)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) roots
Description 3 bundles, each comprising several small-diameter, unpeeled willow roots; When peeled and sized, these are used by many California basket weavers as weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.5, Max Diam = ca. 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0020   CAS 0473-0020; Basketry materials (alder bark)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (alder bark)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Alder bark (Alnus oregana)
Description Sample of alder tree bark and wood chips, used as dye source for basket weaving materials to produce reddish-brown color.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 4.7, Thickness = 1.2, Length = ca. 11.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0021   CAS 0473-0021; Basketry materials (dyed quills)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (dyed quills)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Porcupine quills
Description Approx. 80 to 90 porcupine quills dyed yellow with wolf moss or tree lichen; Used by basket weavers of several Northern California tribes as a decorative overlay weft fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.2, Length = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0022   CAS 0473-0022; Basketry materials (undyed quills)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (undyed quills)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Porcupine quills
Description Approx. 100 undyed porcupine quills of various sizes; If dyed (usually yellow), used by basket weavers of several Northern California tribes as decorative overlay weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.2, Length = 5.5
Catalog Number CAS 0473-0023   CAS 0473-0023; Hat (unfinished)
Category Basketry
Object Name Hat (unfinished)
Culture Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Partially woven woman's hat with rounded base and sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining at basket start and near juncture where sides turn upward; Designs are woven in half-twist overlay technique and include 2 concentric bands on base and band of positive and negative triangles on sides; Exposed warp rods extend beyond rim of completed portion of hat.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.0, Max Diam = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0025   CAS 0473-0025; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round winnowing basket / tray with a round base and flaring sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining on exterior sides; Design on interior is in bear grass in half-twist overlay and consists of a negative sunburst pattern in center and 6 negative vertical zigzag units, framed above and below by pairs of plain concentric band.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Max Diam = 44.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0026   CAS 0473-0026; Tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Tray
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970-1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots
Description Deep round tray with rounded base and rounded, vertical sides; Woven entirely in spaced, 2-strand twining with single row of 3-strand twining around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0473-0027   CAS 0473-0027; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River, Yurok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Very deep circular tray with rounded base and flaring sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base and just below rim; Designs on interior are in half-twist overlay and consist of 2 narrow bands containing negative triangles on lower part of basket and 2 wide bands containing negative triangles and parallelograms (flint pattern) on upper sides of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 17.5, Max Diam = 55.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0475-0001A,B   CAS 0475-0001A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel?
Other Geographic Data Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1933
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Sea mammal intestine
Description Deep round basket with flat base and rounded sides with in-curving rim, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Conical lid has large knob handle at top and is also woven in same technique as basket; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; Decorative elements are done in imbrication technique of natural and dyed (red) sea mammal intestine and consist of 2 large concentric diamonds, 2 large "X" motifs, and several small crosses on exterior of basket and 4 open, terraced diamonds on lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.5, Rim Diam = 18.0, Max Diam = 28.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0001   CAS 0477-0001; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro; Village: Laura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.8, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 32.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0002   CAS 0477-0002; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro; Village: Laura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 36.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0003   CAS 0477-0003; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro; Village: Laura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.2, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 34.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0004   CAS 0477-0004; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro; Village: Laura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.0, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 36.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0005   CAS 0477-0005; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.7, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 39.2
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0006   CAS 0477-0006; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.2, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 36.4
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0007   CAS 0477-0007; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.7, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 47.3
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0008   CAS 0477-0008; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.5, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0011   CAS 0477-0011; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei (Ponape)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Pohnpei (Ponape); Village: Kapingamarangi, Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus; Coconut sennit rope
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.2, Width = 22.5, Length = 37.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0012   CAS 0477-0012; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei (Ponape)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Pohnpei (Ponape); Village: Kapingamarangi, Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus; Coconut sennit rope
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.4, Width = 23.1, Length = 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0013   CAS 0477-0013; Betel nut bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Betel nut bag
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.0, Thickness = 5.4, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0014   CAS 0477-0014; Basket
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 53.5, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 19.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0015   CAS 0477-0015; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.4, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 20.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0016   CAS 0477-0016; Baby carrier
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf; Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.0, Thickness = 6.1, Length = 82.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0079   CAS 0477-0079; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 37.0, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 40.4
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0080   CAS 0477-0080; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.1, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 36.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0081   CAS 0477-0081; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Teri Lefar Waddell
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.0, Width = 28.0, Length = 57.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0082   CAS 0477-0082; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Teri Lefar Waddell
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.0, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 41.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0083   CAS 0477-0083; Plate
Category Basketry; Culinary Items
Object Name Plate
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Teri Lefar Waddell
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description Basketry plate.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 27.5, Length = 31.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0478-0001   CAS 0478-0001; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Kalinga
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Metal; Teeth (canine); Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 12.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0478-0002   CAS 0478-0002; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Bontoc Igorot
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Metal; Teeth (canine); Wire; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 15.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0478-0016   CAS 0478-0016; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood (bamboo?); Cotton (?) thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.6, Max Diam = 17.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0478-0018   CAS 0478-0018; Wedding basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Wedding basket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems or willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Vegetal dyes; Commercial cloth
Description Round shallow wedding basket with rounded base and widely flaring sides; Basket is woven in coiled technique over 2- rod and bundle foundation; Warp rods are willow or sumac shoots; Weft fibers are peeled and split willow or sumac shoots; Design is woven of dyed willow or sumac shoots and consists of wide red band that encircles sides of basket, with row of contiguous terraced black triangles on either side of red band; Both red band and bands of triangles are interrupted by break in pattern known as the spirit path which points to the end point of the basket's rim and is oriented to the East during a ceremony; Hole in center of basket is plugged with piece of cloth.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.4, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 36.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0486-0002   CAS 0486-0002; Backpack basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Backpack basket
Culture Igorot
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Luzon
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark; Grass; Bamboo (?)
Description Rectangular plaited basket with tall, straight sides and removable lid tied to side with cordage; Rectangular base reinforced with wooden strip allows basket to stand up; 2 braided straps attached to wooden base and rim of basket allow basket to be worn on back; Outer side of basket covered with plaited mat covered with plant fiber tufts, for decorative purposes or to shed rain; Basket used to carry trophy heads collected in battle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 45.0, Width = 32.0, Depth = 23.0, Thickness = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0008   CAS 0487-0008; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0009   CAS 0487-0009; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Max Diam = 6.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0010   CAS 0487-0010; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.5, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0011   CAS 0487-0011; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.5, Max Diam = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0213   CAS 0493-0213; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Shura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Wood; Palm fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.6, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 28.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0214   CAS 0493-0214; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Shura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Wood; Palm fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.7, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 20.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0275   CAS 0493-0275; Funnel
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Funnel
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Meikona, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Gourd; Asparagus root fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 12.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0277A,B   CAS 0493-0277A,B; Container with lid
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Container with lid
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Meikona, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Gourd; Camel hide; Asparagus root fiber
Description Gourd container covered mostly with camel hid; Opening cut in one end of gourd with asparagus root stitched around it; Woven asparagus root lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.6, Rim Diam = 6.0, Max Diam = 15.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0279A,B   CAS 0493-0279A,B; Container with lid
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Container with lid
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Asparagus root fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Resin; Soot
Description Globular shaped container with narrow base and sides that flare slightly to shoulder that has horizontal ridge of asparagus root fiber with cowrie shells above it in a single row, the sides then narrow to a plain rim, lid made of same material with a ring of cowrie shells at top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.9, Rim Diam = 9.0, Max Diam = 18.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0286A,B   CAS 0493-0286A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Shura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Plant fiber; Wood; Camel hide; Leather
Description Cylindrical jar with flat base and sides that taper upward to a narrow mouth; Jar is either made of wood with a twined basketry rim or is a basket that has been coated overall with a substance to give the appearance of wood, then wrapped in a single piece of hide and fitted with loops and carrying strap; Fitted lid is carved from wood.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.3, Rim Diam = 8.0, Max Diam = 17.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0289A-C   CAS 0493-0289A-C; Basketry jar with lid and carrying strap
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basketry jar with lid and carrying strap
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970-1975
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Asparagus root fiber; Leather; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Round basketry jar with flat base, rounded sides with midlevel shoulder, wide inward-sloping shoulder, and narrow mouth; Jar is woven in vertical braided technique over foundation of horizontal coils; Row of cowrie shell beads encircles lower edge of shoulder; Removable lid is woven in similar technique, has constricted neck, and is decorated with two rows of cowrie shells; Interior of jar is blackened with soot to seal it; Jar is used to store camel's milk.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.7, Rim Diam = 9.6, Max Diam = 20.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0292A-C   CAS 0493-0292A-C; Container with lid and harness
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Container with lid and harness
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Meikona, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Asparagus root fiber; Leather; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.0 (without harness), Max Diam = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0299   CAS 0493-0299; Bowl
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Meikona, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Asparagus root fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.0, Max Diam = 29.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0300   CAS 0493-0300; Bowl
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Meikona, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Asparagus root fiber; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.3, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 22.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0311   CAS 0493-0311; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Palm fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 51.0, Width = 49.0, Thickness = 9.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0313A,B   CAS 0493-0313A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Palm fiber; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 25.0, Max Diam = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0314   CAS 0493-0314; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Palm fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 40.0, Max Diam = 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0315   CAS 0493-0315; Basket lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket lid
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Palm fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 38.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0316   CAS 0493-0316; Basket lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket lid
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Palm fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0324   CAS 0493-0324; Wickerwork dome
Category Basketry
Object Name Wickerwork dome
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Meikona, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1974
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Madera wood; Camel hide thongs
Description Round open weave wicker dome with rounded bottom, made from peeled sticks woven together with camel skin thongs; Peeled sticks are arranged in groups of four, with 4 vertical groups arranged in one direction and 3 additional vertical groups crossing the first 4 groups at right angles on the base; 4 more groups of sticks are positioned horizontally inside to form the sides; The thong lacings on each group of sticks are woven in a simple tapestry weave in areas where there is only one level; In areas where two groups of sticks overlap, the thongs are also woven in a single-strand wrapped twining technique to secure both layers to each other; Exterior surface appears to have been rubbed with mud; According to field notes, this item was made for its female owner’s wedding and is used outdoors to perfume cloth (usually women’s and children’s clothing) by placing the dome over a depression in the ground in which aromatic wood and/or incense is burned, and then draping the cloth over the dome; the dome is also sometimes used a a temporary pen for baby animals.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.2, Max Diam = 40.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0326A-C   CAS 0493-0326A-C; Water urn with lid and holder
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Water urn with lid and holder
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Shura
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Asparagus root; Wood; Camel hide
Description Large twined basketry water jug with rounded base and rounded sides that gradually taper inward as they rise to a high rim and wide mouth; Tall round lid with truncated cylindrical top fits securely inside jug's mouth; Jug is secured inside a carrying frame made from numerous pairs of peeled sticks that are bent into "U" shapes and lashed to each other and to a bundle of sticks just below the rim with strips of hide to form a deep U-shaped frame that is open at the top; Several heavy braided ropes of camel hide and plant fibers secure the basketry jug inside the frame.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 65.7, Rim Diam = 16.5, Max Diam = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0493-0481   CAS 0493-0481; Bowl
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Shura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Asparagus root fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.8, Thickness = 1.2, Max Diam = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0495-0003A,B   CAS 0495-0003A,B; Braided hair and basket fragment
Category Basketry
Object Name Braided hair and basket fragment
Culture
Global Region South America
Country Chile
State/Prov./Dist. Antofagasta
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Cotton
Description A: Braided hair; B: Basket fragment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=2.1; B=2.7, Thickness = A=0.6; B=2.0, Length = A=10.0; B=13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0496-0010   CAS 0496-0010; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Very large round coiled plaque with flat base and shallow, flaring sides, woven entirely in coiled technique over bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed split yucca leaves; Design consists of a large fret-like meander pattern alternating in black and yellow colors and forming a negative 4-arm whirling cross design in the center; Final rim coil is wrapped to its end in yucca fibers, indicating it served as a sweet cornmeal plaque as part of a wedding payback.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 7.9, Max Diam = 48.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0496-0013   CAS 0496-0013; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves
Description Nearly flat rectangular piki serving tray, woven primarily in plaited technique; Corners of tray are rounded; Primary warp and weft material is split scrub sumac stems; Design in center of basket consists of concentric diamonds, formed by showing exterior of sumac stems in warp direction and the interior surface in weft direction; Warp and weft stems are used in groups of 3 with the plaiting done primarily in an over 2/under 2 (total of 6 stems) technique; Perimeter of tray is woven in wicker technique, using whole sumac stems as the weft; At the rim, 2 warp or weft groups are combined and all but one stem in each group are clipped, while the unclipped one is bent over and incorporated into a rim bundle that is coil-wrapped with a split yucca leaf.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.8, Width = 41.7, Length = 53.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0496-0014   CAS 0496-0014; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stem
Description Shallow round sifter basket, woven entirely in plaiting technique (primarily over 3/under 3); Warp material is unbleached split yucca leaves and weft is sun-bleached split yucca leaves; At rim the warps and wefts are folded over a single heavy sumac (?) rod that has been bent to form a continuous ring whose ends overlap slightly, with the yucca fibers held down by a single twined row of yucca leaves; Interior surfaces of yucca leaves (both warps and wefts) are turned toward exterior of basket; Design on interior of basket consists of interlocking rectilinear frets in center, within series of concentric diamonds, alternating in color between yellow (unbleached yucca) and tan (bleached yucca).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Max Diam = 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0496-0015   CAS 0496-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stem
Description Large shallow round sifter basket, woven entirely in plaiting technique (primarily over 3/under 3); Warp and weft material is unbleached split yucca leaves; At rim the warps and wefts are folded over a single heavy sumac (?) rod that has been bent to form a continuous ring whose ends overlap slightly, with the yucca fibers held down by a single twined row of yucca leaves; Interior surface of yucca leaves is turned inward for warps and turned outward for wefts, form a design pattern of four groups of concentric diamonds.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Max Diam = 55.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0497-0001   CAS 0497-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round, mush boiler basket with flat base and slightly curved, flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and consist of band of 7 large nested V-shapes located around upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.8, Max Diam = 40.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0497-0002   CAS 0497-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded, flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs in bracken fern root consist of narrow vertical columns of stacked triangles arranged in 4 groups of 3 (extending from lower sides to rim) and 2 single columns (extending from midlevel of sides to rim).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.1, Max Diam = 20.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0497-0003   CAS 0497-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with rounded base and very rounded sides, tapering in at rim; Woven in diagonal twining except for single row of 3-strand twining on lower side; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped; Designs on sides include zigzag band in spring-peeled brown willow around mid-section, and plain bands in dyed black bracken fern roots above and below zigzag band.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Rim Diam = 9.0, Max Diam = 15.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0497-0004   CAS 0497-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Slightly oval-shaped basket with flat base and straight, vertical sides; Coiled on single-rod foundation in spaced-stitch technique; Designs are in dyed (black) bracken fern roots and redbud and consist of plain band in each color on upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.9, Max Diam = 12.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0497-0005   CAS 0497-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides, curving inward toward rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation in spaced-stitch technique; Design is in dyed bracken fern root and consists of narrow plain band just below mid-section.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.8, Rim Diam = 7.5, Max Diam = 9.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0497-0006   CAS 0497-0006; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Oregon
County Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) stems; Dyed porcupine quills; Nettle (Urtica dioica) stems
Description Woman's hat with rounded base and slightly rounded sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with possibly 3-strand twining on base; Designs are in full-twist overlay and include 5-point star (interior divided into quadrants) within open circle on base, and motif of 3 diagonally stacked parallelograms (each containing V-shape in porcupine quill) repeated 3 times around sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Rim Diam = 16.0, Max Diam = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0497-0007   CAS 0497-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small oval-shaped basket with flat base and slightly flared sides; Center of base of basket is woven in simple plaiting technique, then changes to plain twining, and ends with a single row of 3-strand twining along the juncture of the base and sides; Upper and lower sides are woven in plain twining, while midsections woven in open plain twining over crossed warps; Final two rows along rim are done in 3-strand twining; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Band of rectilinear "Z" motifs, woven of dyed blue bear grass leaves in false embroidery technique encircles upper and lower sides of basket; Short 3-strand braided bail handle of dyed purple and undyed spruce roots) is sewn to interior rim of basket with plied string.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Max Diam = 8.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0499-0014   CAS 0499-0014; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Deep round wastebasket with nearly flat base and slightly flaring vertical sides, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is sumac stems and weft material is dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem from each warp group is bent over and incorporated into a rim bundle that is coil-wrapped in dyed black yucca leaves; Design on base consists of concentric rings in orange and blue, followed by several terraced zigzag bands in same colors which extend up the lower sides; Designs on sides consist of concentric terraced zigzag bands in pale green, golden brown, brown, and pink, with adjacent colors bordered above and below by small blocks of black and natural colored weft (white cloud motif); Band of natural colored weft on black background (white cloud motif) encircles rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.0, Max Diam = 27.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0499-0015   CAS 0499-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and sides that flare outward on lower sides and then rise nearly vertically to the rim; Basket is woven in coiled technique over medium-sized bundle coils; Very small coil-wrapped loop is woven into rim coil; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and aniline-dyed split yucca leaves; Band of 6 katsina masks (3 Nuvak' chin' mana [Snow Katsina Girl] and 3 Angwusnasomtaka [Crow Mother]) encircles mid-section of basket; Snow Katsina Girl's mask is outlined in black and includes black hair whorls, small rust-brown motif atop her head, and pair of black vertical lines beneath each eye; Her eyes and a band across her beard are woven in overlay stitches; Crow Mother's face was probably originally green (now faded to yellow) and her headdress is rust brown, black and green, and her side wings and hourglass design in the center of her face are black; Portions of her facial design and a band across her beard are woven in overlay stitches; Above and below the katsina masks is a rectilinear zigzag band (rust brown or red outlined in black); Designs are all woven on a natural sun bleached background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.5, Max Diam = 30.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0500-0002   CAS 0500-0002; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round nearly flat plaque woven entirely in coiled technique over large bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of five red and green terraced diagonal lines that radiate out from the center to the rim, all on natural colored background.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.8, Max Diam = 30.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0500-0003   CAS 0500-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klikitat
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Natural and dyed cherry bark; Reed leaves; Vegetal dye
Description Round flat tray with very low vertical sides, woven entirely in coiled technique; Weft material is cedar roots and warp material is cedar splints; At two points opposite each other, the coils forming the sides are curved upward above the succeeding coil to form small carrying handles; Design is woven in imbrication technique using natural reddish brown and dyed black cherry back and sun-bleached reed leaves; Design on interior base consists of an open terraced four-point star; Design around interior sides consists of small terraced pendant triangles in natural and dyed cherry bark; Final rim coil (except for handles) was originally overlaid with reddish brown cherry bark.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Max Diam = 34.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0500-0004   CAS 0500-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Yucca (Yucca elata [?]) roots
Description Deep round basket with flat base and sides that flare outward on the lower sides and then taper inward very slightly toward the rim; Basket is woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is sun bleached split yucca leaves; Designs are woven of split reddish brown yucca roots and consist of 5 large terraced, open diamonds arranged in a band around the sides of the basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.5, Rim Diam = 18.8, Max Diam = 20.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0500-0005   CAS 0500-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Very deep round basket (probably woven for sale as a waste basket) with flat base and slightly flared sides, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; The designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include a small circle in the center of the base, encircled by two bands of widely spaced dashes; Sides of basket are divided into equal-sized upper and lower registers, with each one containing an outlined Greek fret pattern; Final rim coil is decorated with a false braid overstitch done in black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.0, Max Diam = 30.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0507-0001   CAS 0507-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Northwest Territories or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots and roots
Description Small round basket with flat base and deep vertical sides that flare outward near the rim to form a wide, round mouth; Basket is woven in spaced coiled technique over single rod foundation; Warp material is peeled willow shoots and weft material is peeled and split willow roots; Basket is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Max Diam = 12.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0507-0002   CAS 0507-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Northwest Territories or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots and roots; Leather; Glass beads; Cotton string
Description Round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides that rise to a wide, round mouth; Basket is woven in coiled technique over a single rod foundation; Warp material is willow shoots and weft material is willow roots; Weaving stitches are very uneven because of consistent splitting of the warp rods with each succeeding row of coiling; Two native-tanned leather loops are attached opposite each other at the rim and each is coil-wrapped with willow roots; 4 large diameter black glass beads and 5 similarly sized redheart beads are woven into the weft in a band around the lower sides, and 10 small hanks of dyed blue cotton string are arranged in a band around the mid-section, with each hank sewn to the basket with brown string.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 15.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0507-0003   CAS 0507-0003; Basket strainer
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket strainer
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Northwest Territories or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) shoot and roots
Description Very large basket with square base and flaring sides that rise to a very wide and nearly round mouth; Basket is essentially made from a single large sheet of birch bark that has been trimmed and folded to shape, with the overlapping joins at the ends lashed together with willow roots; Natural white color of exterior of bask faces outward; Exterior of rim is reinforced with 6 separate and overlapping birch bark strips and a single but heavy willow rod which are secured to the rim with a coil-wrapping of willow roots; Four small holes cut into base of basket (1 near each corner) indicate use as a strainer or sieve.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.8, Max Diam = 34.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0507-0004   CAS 0507-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Northwest Territories or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) shoot and roots; Wire
Description Deep ovoid basket with flattened base and flaring sides, essentially made from a single sheet of birch bark that has been trimmed and folded to shape and the overlapping joins secured with lashings of willow roots; Natural white exterior surface of the bark is turned outward; 3 separate bark strips overlap each other around exterior of rim to provide additional support and are secured with a single willow (?) shoot which is coil-wrapped with willow roots; Small square hole is cut into center of base, most likely to allow for straining of foods or liquids; Thin wire loops threaded through two corners at the rim (holes indicate similar loops were also in the other two corners) may have support a handle originally or provided a means for suspending strainer.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Max Diam = 23.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0507-0005   CAS 0507-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Northwest Territories or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) shoot and roots
Description Oval-shaped basket with flat base and flaring sides rising to a wide, ovoid mouth; Basket is essentially made from a single large sheet of birch bark that has been trimmed and folded to shape, with the overlapping joins on the sides secured with long strands of willow roots; Natural white color of exterior of bark faces outward; Exterior rim is reinforced with 4 separate bark strips and single peeled willow rod, all of which are secured to sides with spaced coil wrapping of willow roots; "L. C. R. Searing, Fairbanks, Alaska '08" is printed in ink on side of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Width = 28.0, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0507-0006   CAS 0507-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Northern Athabascan
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Northwest Territories or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) shoot and roots
Description Cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides; A round birch bark disk forms the basket's base and a second rectangular sheet of bark forms the sides; the overlapping edges of the sides and the junction of the sides and the base are sewn together with willow roots; Natural white color of the exterior of the bark faces inward; Exterior rim is reinforced with a whole, unpeeled willow shoot that is secured to the sides with additional willow roots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.5, Max Diam = 16.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0508-0001   CAS 0508-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klikitat
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.)Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Natural and dyed cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Very deep oval basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven entirely in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is cedar splints and weft material is cedar roots; Design on exterior of basket is woven in imbrication technique using black dyed cherry bark and yellow dyed bear grass leaves, and consists of 6 zigzag lines that rise diagonally from the base to just below the rim; Additionally, background areas on exterior sides of basket are woven in ribbon beading technique using yellow dyed bear grass leaves, producing a decorative pattern of alternating yellow and brown vertical lines.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.1, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 33.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0511-0001   CAS 0511-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi or Atsugewi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Deep, round mush boiler basket with flat base, and slightly curved sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base and around rim; Designs are in full-twist overlay and consist of a wide elaborate zigzag band around the sides, comprising open rectangles, pendant triangles, and nested geometrics, all in maidenhair fern on background of bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.9, Rim Diam = 21.2, Max Diam = 21.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0511-0002   CAS 0511-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi or Atsugewi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides sloping inward slightly toward rim; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base and at rim; Coiled rim is wrapped in redbud; Design on side of basket is in full-twist overlay and consists of wide, elaborate zigzag band of 2 parallel bands of stacked triangles and superimposed diagonal band (possible mountain design).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Rim Diam = ca. 13.0, Max Diam = 14.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0512-0001   CAS 0512-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round basket with flat base and sides that flare slightly on the lower half, then rise vertically on the upper half; Basket is woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattails and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and consist of two registers of 4 human hand prints each on the sides of the basket; Lower register is all right hands and upper register is all left hands; Final rim coil is woven entirely of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.0, Max Diam = 26.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0513-0044A,B   CAS 0513-0044A,B; Milk container with lid
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Milk container with lid
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Asparagus roots; Wood; Leather
Description Jar-shaped milk container with flat base, rounded sides, and short neck; Main body of container is wood, while base and rim are woven of asparagus roots; Basket wrapped in leather sheet which is sewn up side and fitted with leather carrying strap; Fitted lid is carved from single piece of wood with short knob handle on top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.8, Rim Diam = 9.8, Max Diam = 17.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0513-0060   CAS 0513-0060; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Max Diam = 13.0
Catalog Number CAS 0513-0061A-C   CAS 0513-0061A-C; Water container with lid and carrying frame
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Water container with lid and carrying frame
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Wood; Leather
Description Tall cylindrical coiled basket with rounded base and sides that taper upward to a narrow mouth, into which fits the domed, coiled lid; The basket is carried in an open pack frame made from six wooden rods that are crossed at the base in pairs of three, lashed together and then bent upwards and lashed to a circular rod, forming a cradle-like frame.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.5, Rim Diam = 11.7, Max Diam = ca. 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0513-0063   CAS 0513-0063; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Globular basket with narrow constricted base, bundle coil construction.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.4, Rim Diam = 20.7, Max Diam = 22.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0513-0073   CAS 0513-0073; Rope strap
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Rope strap
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sisal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 48.0
Catalog Number CAS 0513-0074   CAS 0513-0074; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sisal; Cow hide
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 39.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0513-0180   CAS 0513-0180; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber: Sisal; Ergeg; Goat skin; Plastic beads
Description Ceremonial cup.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 70.0, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 18.7
Catalog Number CAS 0513-0182   CAS 0513-0182; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: halam tree; Camel leather and hide
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 6.3, Length = 44.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0513-0183   CAS 0513-0183; Container frame
Category Basketry
Object Name Container frame
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.5, Max Diam = 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0513-0189   CAS 0513-0189; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber: ergeg; Goat skin
Description Conical shaped basket has braided leather loop on the exterior base area, coiled bundle foundation construction.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.7, Thickness = 1.9, Rim Diam = 26.8, Max Diam = 28.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0001   CAS 0516-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Very large, round, shallow basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and includes solid black round area that covers the entire base; 6 rectilinear meander lines extend out from the center motif and make a series of right-angle turns before extending to the rim, forming an overall fret-like pattern; Second rectilinear motif is pendant from the rim; Final rim coil is decorated with false braid overlay stitch of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.1, Max Diam = 48.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0002   CAS 0516-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Very large and deep round basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Warp material is willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and include black circular area in center from which 4 zigzag columns (each composed of 3 parallel terraced zigzag lines) radiate straight outward to the rim; Areas between adjacent zigzag columns each contain a large open keystone-shaped motif enclosing a possible deer head motif; Final rim coil is woven entirely in black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.3, Max Diam = 46.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0003   CAS 0516-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Vegetal (?) dye
Description Large round basket with small flat base and deep rounded and flaring sides; Basket is woven in close-spaced coiling technique over 2-rod and bundle foundations of probable sumac shoots; Primary weft material is natural peeled and split sumac shoots; Designs are woven of red and black dyed sumac shoots and include large red Spider Woman's cross outlined in black, repeated three times around sides of basket; Rim is finished in a false braid stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.9, Max Diam = 36.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0004   CAS 0516-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chemehuevi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Riverside, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Needles
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Designs are all of black devil's claw and include 4 stylized bird motifs with outstretched wings around side of basket and solid black rim coil.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Max Diam = 20.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0005   CAS 0516-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Cahuilla
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Riverside
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round bowl-shaped basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in dyed juncus rush stems and consists of coiled rattlesnake motif spiraling out from base up to rim, with band of triangles encircling upper side of basket; 5-point star pattern in undyed juncus rush is located on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Max Diam = 28.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0006   CAS 0516-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chemehuevi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Riverside, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Needles
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Shallow bowl-shaped basket with slightly flat base and gently curving, flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in devil's claw and consist of 2 double bands of alternating light (willow) and dark (devil's claw) rectangles; Each band contains a "Dau" mark.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.9, Max Diam = 25.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0007   CAS 0516-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River or Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Globose tobacco storage basket with flat base and round sides sloping inward toward rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining just below rim; Leather thong inside mouth is lashed to rim with running-stitch buckskin thong; Design is in bear grass and consists of 3 negative, terraced diagonal zigzags flanked by triangles (arrowhead and snake pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.1, Rim Diam = 12.5, Max Diam = 25.4
Catalog Number CAS 0516-0008   CAS 0516-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Panamint Shoshone (Timbisha Shoshone)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Inyo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Tree yucca [Joshua tree] (Yucca brevifolia) roots
Description Deep round basket with narrow flat base and flaring sides; Woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; design features 9 diamond snake patterns that rise vertically from base of sides to just below rim and are woven alternately in black bulrush outlined in red tree yucca root or vice versa; Rim is decorated by segments of ticking (alternating dark and light weft) alternating with plain segments.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.8, Max Diam = 33.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0009   CAS 0516-0009; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Triangular scoop-shaped basket with rounded corners; Woven primarily in open diagonal twining with design bands woven in close-spaced diagonal twining; Rim is reinforced with one or more rods and wrapped in redbud; Designs are in redbud and consist of three bands of negative diamond shapes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.4, Width = 51.2, Length = 48.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0010   CAS 0516-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Large round cooking basket with flat base and tall, flaring sides; Woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation of grass stems; Design consists of wide bade around midsection that is woven of juncus and includes diagonal motifs formed by positioning new juncus stem in area of design to capture the deeper golden color at base of stems; Band is bordered above and below by black rectilinear zigzag band.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.0, Max Diam = 50.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0011   CAS 0516-0011; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round winnowing basket with rounded base and flaring sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with diagonal twining on base, 3-strand twining on base and rim, and 4 bands of lattice twining on sides; Design is in split redbud in plain twining and includes plain band on base and 2 design bands of triangles on sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Max Diam = 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0012   CAS 0516-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Salinan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County San Luis Obispo, Monterey
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Encinales Family (?)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems (?); Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Glass beads
Description Deep round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven in coiling technique over bundle foundation; Designs include 4 motifs of zigzags or stacked, open diamonds rising vertically from base to just below rim, and terraced zigzag band just below rim; 4 asymmetrical groupings of multi-colored glass beads and nearly continuous single line of beads just below zigzag band are attached with weft fibers on exterior sides of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.9, Max Diam = 27.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0013   CAS 0516-0013; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Wintu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Shasta, Trinity
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Leather
Description Conical burden basket, woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on lower sides and just below rim; 3 reinforcing rods are located on lower interior; Reinforcing rod on rim interior is coil wrapped; Designs in bear grass in full-twist overlay include a lizard foot pattern around rim, zigzag (mountain pattern) on side, and vertical zigzags (intestines) on lower sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 38.0, Max Diam = 45.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0014   CAS 0516-0014; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture San Carlos Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Graham or Gila
Other Geographic Data San Carlos Apache Reservation area
Maker's Name Possibly Boni *
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots or sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods; Tree yucca [Joshua tree] (Yucca brevifolia) roots
Description Very large jar-shaped, bottleneck basket with flat base, very high flaring sides, high and wide shoulder, and very wide tall neck with slightly flared rim; Basket is woven in coiling technique over 3-rod bundle foundation; Warp material is willow or sumac shoots and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and brown yucca root, and include solid black circular area on base, followed by 3 bands each (in sequence) of alternating human and dog figures, black and white checkerboard bands with contiguous triangles above and below, and wide zigzag bands, with the first band beginning on the base and the last band ending at the rim; Final rim coil is woven of black devil's claw. [A similar basket (but lacking figures) is illustrated in Bert Robinson’s The Basketweavers of Arizona (1954 Univ. of New Mexico Press) and listed as the work of “Boni” from San Carlos. Other similar baskets are in the collections of the Texas Memorial Museum, the Peabody Museum, and the National Museum of the American Indian.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 77.2, Rim Diam = 29.7, Max Diam = 56.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0516-0015   CAS 0516-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chumash
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation of juncus stems; Design consists of 4 terraced zigzag motifs that comprise alternating black (dyed juncus) and white (split sumac) lines and rise diagonally from base to just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Max Diam = 31.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0528-0018A,B   CAS 0528-0018A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Ganda
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Uganda
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Near border with Kenya
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0528-0019A,B   CAS 0528-0019A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Ganda
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Uganda
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Near border with Kenya
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.4, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 10.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0528-0020A,B   CAS 0528-0020A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Ganda
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Uganda
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Near border with Kenya
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.3, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 10.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0528-0021A,B   CAS 0528-0021A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Ganda
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Uganda
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Near border with Kenya
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Hide; Cord
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.8, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0530-0001   CAS 0530-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round cooking basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on 2-rod foundation; Design consists of 2 parallel black zigzag bands around upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.5, Max Diam = 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0531-0006   CAS 0531-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Bark; Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.0, Max Diam = 18.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0537-0007   CAS 0537-0007; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut palm leaf; Plastic thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.5, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 35.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0537-0008   CAS 0537-0008; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.5, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 36.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0538-0001   CAS 0538-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and vertical sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining at basket start and at junction of base and sides and 2 rows of lattice twining around mid-section of sides; Crossed warps in upper 2 cm (just below rim) are open before final two rows of twining; Rim is reinforced with rod and coil-wrapped in bear grass; Design band on side is woven in half-twist overlay and includes pairs of truncated, stacked triangles in bear grass, alternating with light and dark vertical columns.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Max Diam = 19.0
Catalog Number CAS 0538-0002A,B   CAS 0538-0002A,B; Basketry covered bottle with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle with lid
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Brown glass spirits (?) bottle with basketry covering, woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair ferns and consists of 2 serrated-edged zigzag bands ("Tooth" or "Arrowhead" pattern) on sides (pattern is repeated on neck) and band of contiguous triangles just below shoulder (pattern repeated on lid).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.5, Rim Diam = 3.2, Max Diam = 9.6
Catalog Number CAS 0538-0003   CAS 0538-0003; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots
Description Scoop-shaped baby carrier woven entirely in 2-strand twining in open-spaced technique; Warp rods forming back are bent back upon themselves at bottom; Warps along one side are bent around front and then continue up opposite side; Warps are paired on lower portion; Rim is finished in coiled stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.7, Depth = 8.8, Thickness = 7.8, Length = 31.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0538-0004A,B   CAS 0538-0004A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel?
Other Geographic Data Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Cotton string
Description Deep round basket with wide flat base and slight rounded sides rising to a wide, inward sloping shoulder; Corresponding round lid is nearly flat and has short lip on interior; Basket and lid are woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; Designs are woven of pink or red cotton string and consist of 5 dashed lines that radiate like spokes from the center on the base and continue vertically up the sides to the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.3, Rim Diam = 11.8, Max Diam = 22.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0538-0005A,B   CAS 0538-0005A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Unidentified grass stems; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides and recessed rim, along with corresponding round, flat-topped lid with low sides that fit over basket's rim; Warp material is unidentified grass stems; Basket start in center of base is woven in simple plaiting technique, using flattened grass stems as both the warp and weft; Most of the base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft, with a single row at the junction of the base and sides woven in 3-strand twining; Sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single cedar bark slat encircles top of basket, forming a recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Single row of 3-strand twining and one of plain twining below cedar slat and 2 rows of plain twining above slat all use rye grass stems as the weft; Start of lid is woven in plain twining technique, using dyed purple rye grass stems; Remainder of lid is woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include dark blue or black band around lower sides and pair of parallel dashed lines alternating yellow and maroon around mid-section; Designs on lid include purple center, with concentric bands in purple and undyed weft, and red and yellow on top of lid, and dark blue or black band around sides of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Rim Diam = 9.2, Max Diam = 9.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0538-0006A,B   CAS 0538-0006A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides with recessed lip at rim, and flat round lid with overlapping sides, woven in combination of techniques; Warp material is cedar bark splints and primary weft material is bear grass; Base is woven in simple plaited technique using equal sized cedar bark for the central portion, with the perimeter woven in plain twining using rye grass stems as the weft material; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, with bear grass wrapped around rye grass stems; Designs on sides of basket include green band around junction of base and sides, orange and purple band around lower sides, and band of 5 red lightning motifs around mid-section; Designs on lid include large purple circular area with serrated edges in center of lid, encircled by red band on top of lid and orange and purple band around rim of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Rim Diam = 7.2, Max Diam = 8.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0538-0008A,B   CAS 0538-0008A,B; Basket with stopper
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with stopper
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.4, Max Diam = 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0538-0009   CAS 0538-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chippewa, Ojibwe
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Quebec or Minnesota
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Wood; Unidentified grass stems; Nails
Description Round, shallow basket with flat, round base made from sheet of birch bark; Slightly flared sides are made from two strips of birch bark whose overlapping ends are stitched together with a narrow, woody plant fiber; Bundle of grass stems encircles perimeter of base and is secured to both the base and the sides by very narrow and widely spaced wooden plant fiber Natural white color of exterior of the birch bark faces inward on the base and outward on the sides; Interior rim of basket is reinforced with wooden splint that is secured to sides with small nails; Two loop handles of woody plant fiber are sewn along rim, opposite each other.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Max Diam = 18.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0095   CAS 0540-0095; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mkonjane area, 29 km from Blood River, 5 km from road, Sibiya Kraal
Maker's Name Sibongele Sibiya
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 5.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0096   CAS 0540-0096; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mkonjane area, 29 km from Blood River, 5 km from road, Sibiya Kraal
Maker's Name Sibongele Sibiya
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 4.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0097   CAS 0540-0097; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mkonjane area, 29 km from Blood River, 5 km from road, Sibiya Kraal
Maker's Name Sibongele Sibiya
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 4.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0098   CAS 0540-0098; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mkonjane area, 29 km from Blood River, 5 km from road, Sibiya Kraal
Maker's Name Sibongele Sibiya
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 4.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0099   CAS 0540-0099; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mkonjane area, 29 km from Blood River, 5 km from road, Sibiya Kraal
Maker's Name Sibongele Sibiya
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 5.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0100   CAS 0540-0100; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mkonjane area, 29 km from Blood River, 5 km from road, Sibiya Kraal
Maker's Name Sibongele Sibiya
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 5.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0101   CAS 0540-0101; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mkonjane area, 29 km from Blood River, 5 km from road, Sibiya Kraal
Maker's Name Sibongele Sibiya
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 5.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0102   CAS 0540-0102; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mkonjane area, 29 km from Blood River, 5 km from road, Sibiya Kraal
Maker's Name Sibongele Sibiya
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 5.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0103   CAS 0540-0103; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mbewunye area, Nqutu, Nondweni Road, Buthelezi Kraal, 7 km from Nqutu, 1/2 km from road
Maker's Name Phumalalapi Buthelezi
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 4.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0152   CAS 0540-0152; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mkonjane area, 29 km from Blood River, 5 km from road, Sibiya Kraal
Maker's Name Cindi Sibiya
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.0, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0153   CAS 0540-0153; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mkonjane area, 29 km from Blood River, 5 km from road, Sibiya Kraal
Maker's Name Velepi Sibiya
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass; Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0154   CAS 0540-0154; Basket lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket lid
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Ntsekwini area, Xulu Kraal, 4 km southeast of Nqutu, 8 km from road
Maker's Name Thandoni Xulu
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass; Glass; Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.7, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 18.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0155   CAS 0540-0155; Basket lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket lid
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Mbewunye area, Nqutu, Nondweni Road, Buthelezi Kraal, 7 km from Nqutu, 1/2 km from road
Maker's Name Pumalelapi Buthelezi
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.2, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 20.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0160   CAS 0540-0160; Strainer
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Strainer
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Gubaze area, 5 km east of Nqutu, Manyathi Kraal
Maker's Name Sonelani Manyathi
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 14.5, Length = 64.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0540-0161   CAS 0540-0161; Strainer
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Strainer
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Gubaze area, 5 km east of Nqutu, Manyathi Kraal
Maker's Name Sonelani Manyathi
Date of Manufacture 1978
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 14.3, Length = 62.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0541-0001   CAS 0541-0001; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.); Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with flat base and rounded sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair fern in half-twist overlay and is divided into 3 registers; On base or crown is central circle with 4 hooked elements; Middle and rim registers contain brown triangle bordered by stacked black triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.4, Max Diam = ca. 16.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0541-0002   CAS 0541-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Maidu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Plumas, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Big leaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Shallow, round tray with flat base and low, flaring sides; Woven on 3-rod coil; Design is in split redbud and dyed bracken fern roots and consists of 3 V-shaped motifs, comprising diagonal lines of triangles with small pendant rectangles (quail top knot pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.4, Max Diam = 35.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0542-0001A,B   CAS 0542-0001A,B; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Bontoc Igorot
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm leaves (probably); Grass; Bamboo; Boar tusks; Hair
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.5, Max Diam = 13.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0545-0001   CAS 0545-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Reserve: Arnhem Land; Maningrida
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cabbage palm; Bamboo
Description Irregularly shaped carrying basket with flat base and vertical, flaring sides; Made from single cabbage palm leaf whose ends are folded up and overlapped, then lashed with thin bamboo strips; Spine of palm leaf extends naturally from rim at one end of basket and is folded over and attached at opposite rim to form carrying handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.5, Width = 24.5, Length = 24.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0545-0002   CAS 0545-0002; Basket
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket
Culture Australian Aborigine, Tiwi Tribe
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Bathurst Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Eucalyptus bark; Bamboo; Earth pigments
Description Large basket made from single hour glass-shaped sheet of eucalyptus bark folded in half along bottom and lashed together along sides with bamboo strips; Vertical sides rise to circular rim, half of which is coil-wrapped with bamboo strips in herringbone pattern; Exterior is painted all over with red ochre and over-painted with black diamond lattice pattern; Diamond shapes within lattice pattern are alternately stippled in white or yellow pigments.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 52.5, Max Diam = 36.6, Length = 66.0
Catalog Number CAS 0545-0003   CAS 0545-0003; Dilly bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Dilly bag
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Reserve: Arnhem Land; Milingimbi
Maker's Name Mayawalan
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Earth pigments; Native cordage
Description Cylindrical bag with rounded bottom and vertical sides; Woven entirely in open, 2-strand twining with several rows of close-spaced twining just below midlevel height; Warp fibers are clipped at rim; Final 3 rows of twining are reinforced with continuous running stitch of native cordage looped along rim; Bundle of 7 cordage fibers are tied on interior of basket at two places to form carrying strap; Exterior of bag is lightly smeared with ochre.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 51.0, Max Diam = ca. 23.5
Catalog Number CAS 0545-0004   CAS 0545-0004; Dilly bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Dilly bag
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Reserve: Arnhem Land; Maningrida
Maker's Name Mulka Mulka
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Native cordage
Description Cylindrical bag with rounded bottom and vertical sides; Woven entirely in open, 2-strand twining with several rows of close-spaced twining just below midlevel height; Warp fibers are clipped at rim; Final 3 rows of twining are reinforced with continuous running stitch of native cordage looped along rim; Bundle of 4 to 6 cordage fibers are tied on interior of basket at two places to form carrying strap.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.2, Max Diam = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0545-0007   CAS 0545-0007; String bag
Category Basketry
Object Name String bag
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Reserve: Arnhem Land; Milingimbi
Maker's Name Miningal
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark string
Description Carrying bag of truncated triangular shape with convex bottom, tapering sides, and concave upper edge that is reinforced with several heavy cords enclosed within the looped weft fibers; Bag is woven entirely of 2-ply cordage in a looped netting technique; Bundle of 6 to 7 cordage fibers are looped to the upper corners of the bag, forming the carrying handle; Exterior of bag is painted on front and back with several horizontal stripes and series of vertical stripes in ochre.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 62.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 46.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0548-0001   CAS 0548-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and very rounded sides that taper inward slightly at rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; designs in bracken fern root consist of a continuous band of alternating large and small (4 of each) "V" shapes composed of diagonally stacked triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Rim Diam = 22.0, Max Diam = 25.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0564-0001   CAS 0564-0001; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Rattan; Bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 64.0, Max Diam = 31.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0564-0003   CAS 0564-0003; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Rattan; Bark; Cloth; Nylon; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 62.0, Max Diam = 48.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0567-0001   CAS 0567-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded lower sides that rise vertically; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Basket is woven primarily in closed plain twining, with single row of 3 strand twining in middle of base and 2 additional rows per rim, single row of exposed warps on lower sides, and several rows of exposed, crossed warps just below rim; Design band just below rim is woven of worsted wool yarn in false embroidery technique and consists of single row of alternating red and blue dots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Max Diam = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0567-0002   CAS 0567-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Atka or Unalaska Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn
Description Small cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven primarily in closed plain twining, with regularly spaced rows of exposed, crossed warps on the side of the basket; Warp and weft fiber is rye grass stems; Designs on upper sides of basket are woven of worsted wool yarn in false embroidery technique and consist of light blue band bordered by red and blue checked band; A second design band just below rim consists of row of spaced alternating orange and green blocks with similar sized blocks of light blue in between but one row above them.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Max Diam = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0567-0003   CAS 0567-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn
Description Small cylindrical basket with round base and slightly flaring walls, woven primarily in closed plain twining with regularly spaced rows of exposed, crossed warps on the sides; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs on sides of basket are woven of worsted wool yarn in false embroidery technique and consist of single red dots in each closed plain twined band, arranged in vertical columns, and band of regularly spaced red and blue bars just below rim; Warp and weft fibers are braided together for approx. 3.5 cm beyond rim finish; Possible cross-shaped weaver's mark woven of dyed brown weft fibers on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.6, Max Diam = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0567-0004   CAS 0567-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn
Description Deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven entirely in closed plain weaving except for single row of 3-strand twining in middle of base and two additional rows near rim; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs located just below rim (between rows of 3-strand twining) are woven of worsted wool yarns in false embroidery technique and consist of regularly spaced groups of 3 pair of red and blue dots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.8, Max Diam = ca. 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0567-0005   CAS 0567-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems Worsted wool yarn
Description Basket woven in the shape of a handleless tea cup, with short footed base and rounded but flaring sides; Basket is woven primarily in closed plain twining with single row of 3-strand twining at juncture of base and side and 3 additional rows regularly spaced on upper sides of basket for structural support; Designs on upper sides are woven of worsted wool yarn in false embroidery technique and consist of single row bands, one between adjacent rows of 3 strand twining; Lowest band alternates blocks of color in red and green (and possibly yellow); Center band is all red; Uppermost band alternates wide blocks of color in purple and red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Max Diam = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0567-0006A,B   CAS 0567-0006A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn
Description Basket in the form of a stemmed goblet with wide flat base and a deep round bowl, woven primarily in plain closed twining, with single row of 3-strand twining at junction of base and sides of goblet's bowl and two additional rows around its midsection, and two rows of exposed, crossed warps on pedestal base; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven primarily of worsted wool yarn in false embroidery technique and include band of short red and blue diagonal lines near outer edge of pedestal base, concentric red and green bands around midsection of stem, checked line (of dyed green weft) with regularly spaced alternating red and black yarn dots around midsection of bowl, and upper and lower framing lines of alternating red and green or red and black V's; Domed lid is woven primarily in plain closed twining with numerous single and double rows of exposed, crossed warps, and small knob handle on narrow stem; Designs on lid include band of red and green yarn around handle's stem and band with alternating blocks of red and blue yarn near outer edge.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 15.0, Rim Diam = 10.2, Max Diam = 11.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0567-0007   CAS 0567-0007; Basketry covered bottle
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn
Description Small clear glass cylindrical bottle with tall neck that has been covered in basket conforming to bottle's shape and is woven primarily in plain closed twining, with single row of 3-strand twining in middle of base and two rows of exposed, crossed warps around midsection of neck; Warp and weft materials are rye grass stems; Designs are woven of worsted wool yarn which are substituted for grass weft fibers and consist of 6 regularly spaced single-row bands around sides of basket; Five of the design bands are red and green while the uppermost band is all red; Bottle may originally have had woven basketry lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Rim Diam = 2.3, Max Diam = 4.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0001   CAS 0569-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima) or Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal or Pima
Other Geographic Data South-central Arizona
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) and/or bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round, jar-shaped, bottleneck basket with flat base, slightly rounded but very steep sides, high flat shoulder, and short wide neck with flaring rim; Basket is woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is cattail and/or grass stems; Primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black split devil's claw pods and include solid black circle in center of base and six rectilinear zigzags that radiate outward from the base and then rise vertically all the way to the rim; Final rim coil is woven of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.4, Rim Diam = 16.2, Max Diam = 25.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0002   CAS 0569-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round jar-shaped basket with flat base, rounded body, high rounded shoulder, and short wide cylindrical neck; Basket is woven in close-spaced coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven in black devil's claw pods and include solid black center on base and 12 lineal elements that radiate outward in groups of 3 and then rise to the rim either straight or in a series of terraces (because of limited space 1 of the lineal elements ends on the lower body); 6 diagonal terraced line segments are located around the midsection of the basket; Final rim coil is decorated with a diagonal overstitch woven of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.0, Rim Diam = 13.9, Max Diam = 21.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0003   CAS 0569-0003; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, CA, Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data Carson City or Lake Tahoe, NV area, possibly
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Wire
Description Conical burden basket woven mostly in diagonal twining with 3-strand twining on base; Most warp rods are clipped above final row of twining, with every 3rd one bent over and bound under weft; Rim reinforcing rod and wire loop handle are coil-wrapped; Designs on sides include band of diagonally stacked triangles in brown bracken fern, flanked above and below by black chevron band in dyed bracken fern root.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.7, Max Diam = 22.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0004   CAS 0569-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides, curving inward toward rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs are in dyed (black) bracken fern roots and dyed (brown) willow and consist of 3 black "W" motifs, alternating with pairs of black chevrons outlined in brown, and a single black diamond shape.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.6, Rim Diam = ca. 13.0, Max Diam = 15.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0005   CAS 0569-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Oval basket with flat base and rounded sides, curving inward toward rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation in spaced stitch technique; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and consist of large Maltese cross motif on each long side and stack of 3 triangles on each end, woven with supplementary wefts in close-spaced coiling.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Width = 14.6, Length = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0006   CAS 0569-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides, curving inward toward rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation in spaced stitch technique; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and consist of 2 parallel zigzag band around mid-section, woven with supplementary wefts in close-spaced coiling.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Rim Diam = 10.2, Max Diam = 14.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0007   CAS 0569-0007; Basketry covered bottle
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, CA, Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Cotton string
Description Cylindrical clear glass jar with basketry covering, woven primarily in diagonal twining with 3-strand twining on base and just below rim; Designs on sides include band of very large chevrons in spring-peeled brown willow around mid-section, framed between 2 plain bands in dyed black bracken fern roots; Large single loop (cotton string wrapped in willow) is attached just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.6, Max Diam = 7.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0008A,B   CAS 0569-0008A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round jar-shaped basket with flat base and rounded sides rising to a high narrow shoulder, short neck, and wide mouth, along with corresponding round domed lid with interior lip that fits inside basket's mouth; Basket and lid are woven in close-spaced coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems; Primary weft material is split yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consist of 4 terraced diamond motifs around sides of basket, with the top of each diamond being truncated just below the rim; Domed lid to a round knobbed handle in center; Low round lip on interior of lid corresponds in size to interior of basket's mouth; Design on lid consists of 4 small terraced triangles, corresponding to the truncated portions of the diamonds on the side of the jar (but the designs are actually misaligned).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Rim Diam = 7.0, Max Diam = 9.4
Catalog Number CAS 0569-0009   CAS 0569-0009; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, CA, Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Wool yarn; Commercial cloth; Commercial string
Description Baby carrier model consisting of flat, rectangular backboard and arching, curved sun shade; Backboard is woven in open plain twining; Sun shade is woven in open diagonal twining with plain twining along support rods; Front rim of sun shade is wrapped in red and white cloth; Design on sun shade is in colored yarn (orange, red, and black) woven in lashing stitch and consists of diamond shapes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.1, Width = 21.2, Length = 52.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0010   CAS 0569-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round basket with flat base and deep, slightly flaring sides; Basket is woven entirely in close-spaced coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include stylized saguaro cactus motif that is repeated seven times around sides of basket, extending from juncture of base and side to rim; Final rim coil is decorated with a diagonal overstitch of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.1, Max Diam = 22.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0011   CAS 0569-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round shallow basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in close-spaced coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include small black circle in center of base, encircled by segmented band around outer perimeter of base; Band that encircles upper sides of basket includes four small cross shapes alternating with four outlined J-shaped motifs, all pendant from a solid black band just below the rim; Final rim coil is decorated with with diagonal overstitch woven of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.7, Max Diam = 16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0012   CAS 0569-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round basket with flat base and deep, slightly flared sides, woven in close-spaced coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems; Primary weft material is split yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consist of two bands of crosses with open centers; Each band contains 5 crosses; Rim is finished with a diagonal stitch of devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Max Diam = 12.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0013   CAS 0569-0013; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Shallow oval tray with flat base and very low, slightly flared sides, woven in close-spaced coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems; Primary weft material is split, sun bleached yucca leaves; Final two coils extend beyond succeeding coil at ends to form handles; Designs are woven in black devil's claw pods and consist of small cross with open center at each end of the base and terraced V-shape enclosing a small cross along each side of the base; Rim is finished in a running stitch of black devil's claw that is alternately vertical and then diagonal.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.2, Width = 14.4, Length = 22.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0569-0014   CAS 0569-0014; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.)stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Deep, round basket with flat base and curved sides that slope in toward rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass, woodwardia and maidenhair fern in half-twist overlay and consists of 3 motifs of 7 parallelograms stacked diagonally with a diagonal zigzag superimposed on each ("Arrowhead" and "Water Snake" patterns).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.0, Rim Diam = 15.0, Max Diam = 21.0
Catalog Number CAS 0570-0001   CAS 0570-0001; Basket (unfinished)
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket (unfinished)
Culture Achumawi or Atsugewi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Basket in-progress with flat base and rounded sides; Upper portion of basket, including rim, is unfinished with ends of warp rods extending above woven portion; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base; Designs in full-twist overlay on side of basket consist of diagonal motif of very shallow stacked Z-shapes repeated 3 times and double diagonal zigzag.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.3, Max Diam = 19.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0013   CAS 0574-0013; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Lunda
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist. Katanga Province
County
Other Geographic Data Kapanga
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.5, Length = 3.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0016A,B   CAS 0574-0016A,B; Hat with pin
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat with pin
Culture Bakuba
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist. Kasai Province
County
Other Geographic Data Near Bulape
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Raffia; Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Max Diam = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0046   CAS 0574-0046; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Bakuba
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist. Kasai Province
County
Other Geographic Data Near Balape
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Max Diam = 26.8
Catalog Number CAS 0574-0047   CAS 0574-0047; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Kasai (?)
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Central Zaire
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.7, Max Diam = 26.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0048   CAS 0574-0048; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Lunda
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 35.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0049A,B   CAS 0574-0049A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Eastern Zaire
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Max Diam = 16.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0050A,B   CAS 0574-0050A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Eastern Zaire
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass; Raffia (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Max Diam = 16.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0051A,B   CAS 0574-0051A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Eastern Zaire
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.3, Max Diam = 15.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0052   CAS 0574-0052; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Lunda
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist. Katanga Province
County
Other Geographic Data Kapanga
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Max Diam = 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0053   CAS 0574-0053; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Lunda
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist. Katanga Province
County
Other Geographic Data Kapanga
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.7, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 30.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0054   CAS 0574-0054; Small mammal trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Small mammal trap basket
Culture Lunda
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Long, narrow conical basketry trap used to catch small mammals.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.0, Length = 51.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0574-0079   CAS 0574-0079; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Lunda
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Congo (Zaire)
State/Prov./Dist. Katanga Province
County
Other Geographic Data Kapanga
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.0, Max Diam = 42.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0578-0031   CAS 0578-0031; Spear
Category Basketry; Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Karajá (Karaja)
Global Region South America
Country Brazil
State/Prov./Dist. Tocantins
County
Other Geographic Data Araguaia River, Bananal Island, Santa Isabel Village
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Bone; Feathers; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.4, Length = 206.6
Catalog Number CAS 0582-0003   CAS 0582-0003; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1915
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Cotton string
Description Scoop-shaped baby carrier woven entirely in open, plain and 3-strand twining and a wrapped rim; Short length of plaited weaving on foundation of cotton string is located near top of carrier.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 73.3, Width = 29.5, Depth = 17.0, Length = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0582-0004   CAS 0582-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round basket with small flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is split, sun bleached yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consists of large solid black circular area in center of base with four pendant black tabs; On sides of basket are four large open rectangles, each with a small black rectangle in each corner and enclosing a second smaller rectangle in the center, which in turn also has a small black rectangle in each of its corners and its center (forming a negative cross motif); Final rim coil is woven entirely in black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Max Diam = 31.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0582-0005   CAS 0582-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small oval basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven in coiled technique; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is split, sun bleached yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consist of 5 diagonal terraced lines on the sides of the basket; Diagonal overstitch of devil's claw also decorates the rim coil.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Width = 9.5, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0586-0001A,B   CAS 0586-0001A,B; Sandals
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Sandals
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.9, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 24.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0587-0001A,B   CAS 0587-0001A,B; Sandals
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Sandals
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cotton (?) cloth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.6, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0588-0002   CAS 0588-0002; Basketry container
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry container
Culture Dyak
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 12.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0588-0003   CAS 0588-0003; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Dyak
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Max Diam = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0588-0008   CAS 0588-0008; Rattan matting
Category Basketry
Object Name Rattan matting
Culture Dyak
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rattan
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 68.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 57.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0588-0009   CAS 0588-0009; Rattan matting
Category Basketry
Object Name Rattan matting
Culture Dyak
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rattan
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 71.1, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0001   CAS 1983-0001-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River or Wailaki
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data Lower Klamath River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward toward rim; Near rim, narrow area of warps are left exposed before final 2 rows of twining; Design on exterior consists of alternating sold bands of bear grass and woodwardia fern, done in half-twist overlay.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Rim Diam = 18.3, Max Diam = 21.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0002   CAS 1983-0001-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Aniline dyes
Description Small but deep round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides; Basket is woven entirely in plain twining except for single row of 3-strand twining at juncture of base and sides and 2 rows of 3-strand twining along the rim; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven in plain twining technique of dyed spruce roots and consist of parallel bands in alternate colors of red and black that encircle the sides of the basket; In the single row of 3-strand twining on the base, 2 of the 3 weft fibers are dyed black; Short and very narrow 3-strand braided handle in black, red, and undyed spruce roots was originally attached to interior rim at two points opposite each other.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Max Diam = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0003   CAS 1983-0001-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima) or Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal or Pima
Other Geographic Data South-central Arizona
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small deep round basket with flat base, slightly flaring lower sides, pronounced mid-height shoulder, and short wide neck, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and includes a geometric spiral motif repeated four times around the sides; Each motif starts on the lower sides with a large black triangle but also includes horizontal line segments and diagonal lines of stacked triangles; Spiral motifs are framed between single upper and lower framing lines; Final rim coil is decorated with false braid overstitch done in black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.9, Rim Diam = 11.4, Max Diam = 14.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0004   CAS 1983-0001-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klikitat
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1917
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; leaves Dyed cherry bark; Leather
Description Small round basket with flat base deep vertical sides that are slightly flared on the lower half; Basket is woven in coiled technique; Warp material is cedar splints and weft material is cedar roots; Designs on exterior are woven in imbrication technique, using black dyed cherry bark, and consists of 4 large contiguous diamond-shaped motifs (each composed of series of nested U-shapes); Surrounding areas on exterior sides are also woven in imbrication technique, using dyed yellow bear grass leaves to form solid panels; Leather lace partially encircles rim in continuous running stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Max Diam = 14.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0005   CAS 1983-0001-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Conifer roots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and straight sides sloping inward slightly toward rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design is in split redbud in plain twining and consists of 10 plain bands, 2 of which contain "dau" marks.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.6, Rim Diam = 21.7, Max Diam = 22.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0006   CAS 1983-0001-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; California quail (Callipepla californica) top knot feathers; Wool yarn
Description Round, jar-shaped, bottleneck basket with flat base, flaring sides, high wide flat shoulder and short neck; Basket is woven in coiled technique on bundle foundation; Designs consist of redbud framing line on lower side, 9 columns of stacked triangles (arrow quiver pattern) in bracken fern extending up sides and across shoulder to neck (alternating with crosses on upper sides and human forms on shoulder and neck); Quail topknot feathers and red yarn along shoulder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.9, Rim Diam = 11.9, Max Diam = 27.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0007   CAS 1983-0001-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; California quail (Callipepla californica) top knot feathers
Description Round, jar-shaped, bottleneck basket with flat base, flaring sides, flat wide high shoulder, and short neck; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in redbud and dyed bracken fern roots and consist of 3 bands (2 on sides and 1 on shoulder) of diamonds and triangles (rattlesnake pattern) and checkerboard band (fly pattern) around neck; Quail topknot feathers once decorated edge of shoulder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.8, Rim Diam = 8.6, Max Diam = 24.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0008   CAS 1983-0001-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; California quail (Callipepla californica) top knot and woodpecker feathers
Description Round, jar-shaped, bottleneck basket with flat base, flaring sides, high flat shoulder, and short neck; Coiled on bundle foundation; designs are in redbud and dyed bracken fern roots and consist of 3 bands (2 on sides and 1 on shoulder) of diamonds and triangles (rattlesnake pattern) and 5 black vertical zigzags on neck; Black quail topknot feathers and red woodpecker feathers decorate edge of shoulder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Rim Diam = 11.0, Max Diam = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0009   CAS 1983-0001-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; California quail (Callipepla californica) top knot feathers; Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) feathers
Description Round, jar-shaped, bottleneck basket with flat base, flaring sides; Convex shoulder, and short neck; Design band (extends from lower sides to neck) in bracken fern roots and redbud consists of 4 motifs of red triangles stacked vertically and in zigzag pattern (arrow quiver design), all outlined in black (quail feather pattern); Quail topknot feathers and tanager feathers decorate edge of shoulder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.1, Rim Diam = 10.0, Max Diam = 18.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0010   CAS 1983-0001-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Sierra Miwok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Mono
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Small round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward toward rim; Woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Designs on side of basket include 4 large negative butterfly motifs, each enclosed within a diamond lattice network; Small crosses fill the open spaces between adjacent butterflies.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.1, Rim Diam = 10.0, Max Diam = 16.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0011   CAS 1983-0001-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round basket with flat base, low shoulder, and gently in-curved sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base and around rim; Designs are in maidenhair fern in full-twist overlay and consist of geometric motif of triangles (possible variation of wolf's eye pattern) repeated 4 times on sides and dashed line around rim, all on background of bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.1, Rim Diam = 13.5, Max Diam = 17.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0012   CAS 1983-0001-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides, sloping inward toward rim and forming wide mouth; Woven in single-rod coil; Design is in dyed bulrush root and consists of plain band and 3 solid triangles and base and 2 bands of 3 triangles each and 1 band of 3 truncated solid triangles around sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Rim Diam = 17.2, Max Diam = 19.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0014   CAS 1983-0001-0014; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round jar-shaped basket with flat base, rounded sides rising to a high rounded shoulder, and short wide neck with flaring rim; Basket is woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Warp material is whole peeled willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and consist of small circular area in center of base, within a 3-petal floral motif, whose petals are formed by 2 parallel terraced lines which then continue up sides all the way to rim, forming an all-over diamond network; Diamond-shaped areas are filled with swastikas, groups of 7 crosses, and groups of 3 crosses beneath pair of stacked triangles; 3 T-shaped motifs are pendant from rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.5, Rim Diam = 13.6, Max Diam = 17.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0015   CAS 1983-0001-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono or Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Deep, round storage basket with flat base and vertical sides; Woven primarily in diagonal twining with plain twining on base and 2 rows of coiling around rim; Design is in redbud in diagonal twining and consists of 3 paired bands and 1 wider band on sides of basket; Lower coiled band on rim is woven entirely in redbud and upper coil includes two segments woven in redbud.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.1, Rim Diam = 22.5, Max Diam = 23.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0016   CAS 1983-0001-0016; Basketry goblet
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry goblet
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Oregon
County Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves
Description Goblet shaped basket consisting of two round baskets of unequal size, joined by a constricted neck; Upper basket has flat base and rounded sides and is woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on bases; Supplementary warps extend from base to form neck, then expand to form flaring sides of lower basket; Designs on both baskets and neck are plain brown concentric bands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.0, Rim Diam = 14.0, Max Diam = 15.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0001-0017   CAS 1983-0001-0017; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tubatulabal
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Tulare, Inyo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods; Tree yucca [Joshua tree] (Yucca brevifolia) roots
Description Round, jar-shaped, bottleneck basket with flat base, curved sides, high and broad shoulder, and short neck; Woven over bundle foundation; Design is in devil's claw and yucca root and consists of 3 serrated-edged triangular motifs outlined in black on lower sides (arrow quiver pattern), double zigzag band (dragonfly pattern) and cross motifs on upper sides, band of crosses on shoulder, and plain band on rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.7, Rim Diam = 9.8, Max Diam = 16.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0009-0012   CAS 1983-0009-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Ojibwe
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) roots; Wood
Description Round basket with flat base and vertical sides, made from single sheet of birch bark that is folded at the corners and the overlapping side flaps sewn together with willow roots; Rim is reinforced with wooden hoop and coil-wrapped with willow roots; Band of decorative "X" motifs woven of dyed pink willow roots encircles basket just below rim; Natural white color of exterior of bark faces inward.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Width = 16.0, Length = 15.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0005-0004   CAS 1984-0005-0004; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Sumatra
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Straw; Other plant material; Thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.3, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 29.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0002   CAS 1984-0008-0002; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 42.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0060   CAS 1984-0008-0060; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Max Diam = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0089   CAS 1984-0008-0089; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1911
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn
Description Small cylindrical carrying basket with conical base and vertical sides, woven completely in open plain twining, except for first centimeter of basket start which is in closed plain twining; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Warps on base are parallel, changing on the sides to paired warps of which the fibers in each pair are diverted alternately to the left or right in each succeeding row of twining; At two points on the sides are inserted two pair of twisted warps for additional strength; Warps ends are braided together at rim and incorporated into heavy braided coil above rim that is joined to rim at regular intervals and extends an additional 27 cm beyond one complete revolution; Designs on upper half of basket are woven of red worsted wool yarn in false embroidery technique and consist of 5 single-row bands at regular intervals.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.2, Max Diam = ca. 12.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0090   CAS 1984-0008-0090; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Attu Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1911
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn
Description Large cylindrical carrying basket with conical base, woven almost entirely in open plain twining except for first few centimeters at basket start which are in closed plain twining; warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Warps are parallel on base and change on the sides to paired warps in which the fibers in each pair are diverted alternately to the left or right in each succeeding row of twining; Warps are braided at rim and then incorporated into a very heavy braided coil above rim that is joined to rim at regular intervals and extends an additional 95 cm beyond one complete revolution for use as an adjustable length handle; Designs on upper sides of basket are woven of worsted wool yarn in false embroidery technique and consist of 4 parallel bands, each 3 twined rows wide; The two inner bands are blue and the upper and lower bands are red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.0, Max Diam = ca. 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0091   CAS 1984-0008-0091; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 15.0, Max Diam = ca. 13.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0092   CAS 1984-0008-0092; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 16.5, Max Diam = ca. 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0093   CAS 1984-0008-0093; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 19.0, Max Diam = ca. 16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0094   CAS 1984-0008-0094; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 20.0, Max Diam = ca. 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0095   CAS 1984-0008-0095; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 10.0, Rim Diam = ca. 22.0, Max Diam = ca. 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0096   CAS 1984-0008-0096; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.3, Rim Diam = 12.0, Max Diam = 15.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0097   CAS 1984-0008-0097; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.1, Rim Diam = 10.2, Max Diam = 15.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0098   CAS 1984-0008-0098; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.5, Width = 20.0, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0100   CAS 1984-0008-0100; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 21.0, Width = 25.1, Thickness = 4.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0102   CAS 1984-0008-0102; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Duff Islands
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Uputua
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Max Diam = 35.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0104   CAS 1984-0008-0104; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tubuai (Austral) Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.0, Max Diam = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0105   CAS 1984-0008-0105; Basket / bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket / bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Santa Cruz
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Max Diam = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0106   CAS 1984-0008-0106; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.5, Width = 16.0, Length = 31.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0107   CAS 1984-0008-0107; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Santa Cruz
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0108A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0108A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=7.3, Width = A=5.3; B=8.5, Thickness = B=0.1, Length = A=15.0; B=16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0109A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0109A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=8.0, Width = A=7.3; B=9.0, Thickness = B=0.1, Length = A=14.5; B=15.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0111A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0111A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 9.0, Rim Diam = 17.2, Max Diam = ca. 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0112   CAS 1984-0008-0112; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Rim Diam = ca. 21.5, Max Diam = 25.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0113   CAS 1984-0008-0113; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Width = 31.8, Length = 35.6
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0114   CAS 1984-0008-0114; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 35.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0115   CAS 1984-0008-0115; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.0, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 47.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0116   CAS 1984-0008-0116; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 42.7
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0117   CAS 1984-0008-0117; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.5, Thickness = 1.7, Length = ca. 41.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0118   CAS 1984-0008-0118; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.5, Thickness = 1.7, Length = ca. 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0119   CAS 1984-0008-0119; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.2, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0120   CAS 1984-0008-0120; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.0, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 32.8
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0121   CAS 1984-0008-0121; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 40.3
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0122   CAS 1984-0008-0122; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Western Polynesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Fiji or Western Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.8, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 42.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0123   CAS 1984-0008-0123; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan or Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa or Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 38.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0124   CAS 1984-0008-0124; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Western Polynesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Fiji or Western Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 46.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0125   CAS 1984-0008-0125; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Western Polynesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Fiji or Western Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 46.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0126   CAS 1984-0008-0126; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Viti Levu; Village: Suva
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.5, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 32.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0127   CAS 1984-0008-0127; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.2, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 39.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0128   CAS 1984-0008-0128; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 39.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0129   CAS 1984-0008-0129; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.8, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 38.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0130   CAS 1984-0008-0130; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 36.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0131   CAS 1984-0008-0131; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 50.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0132   CAS 1984-0008-0132; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.0, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 52.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0133   CAS 1984-0008-0133; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 38.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0158   CAS 1984-0008-0158; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 79.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 51.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0159   CAS 1984-0008-0159; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 60.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 44.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0160   CAS 1984-0008-0160; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 67.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 53.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0167   CAS 1984-0008-0167; Mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 21.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0168   CAS 1984-0008-0168; Mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.7, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0169   CAS 1984-0008-0169; Mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.2, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 20.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0223   CAS 1984-0008-0223; Tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Tray
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.0, Width = 22.5, Length = 29.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0280   CAS 1984-0008-0280; Ring
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.9, Max Diam = 5.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0289   CAS 1984-0008-0289; Ring
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Max Diam = 5.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0292   CAS 1984-0008-0292; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.2, Thickness = 0.2, Max Diam = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0293   CAS 1984-0008-0293; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.2, Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 6.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0294   CAS 1984-0008-0294; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.0, Thickness = 0.2, Max Diam = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0295   CAS 1984-0008-0295; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.4, Thickness = 0.2, Max Diam = 66.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0298   CAS 1984-0008-0298; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.7, Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0303A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0303A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Aleutians West
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands: Unalaska Island, Chernofski Harbor
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1911
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn
Description Deep cylindrical basket with flat base and vertical sides, with the base woven in open plain twining (with paired warps, of which the fibers in each pair are diverted alternately to the left or right in the succeeding row of twining) and the sides are woven in closed plain twining; A single row of 3-strand twining is at the juncture of the base and sides; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Designs are woven of worsted wool yarn in false embroidery technique and consist of vertical columns of floating diamond shapes (red or blue) and cross-shapes (green with red centers); Matching domed lid is woven entirely in closed plain twining and has low side that fits over basket's rim and wide flat-topped knob handle supported on short narrow stem; Designs on lid include concentric green, red, and blue bands on handle, and diamond and cross motifs (similar to those on basket) between concentric red and blue framing lines on shoulder of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.1, Max Diam = ca. 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0336   CAS 1984-0008-0336; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: New Georgia; Rubiana Lagoon
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1928
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 9.5, Max Diam = ca. 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0337   CAS 1984-0008-0337; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tubuai (Austral) Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 45.0, Max Diam = ca. 35.0 (without fringe)

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0338   CAS 1984-0008-0338; Basket / bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket / bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Santa Cruz
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Max Diam = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0342   CAS 1984-0008-0342; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malakula
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description Carrying bag woven in 2/2 plaited technique; Basket begins as rectangular mat and corners are then gathered together and woven up the sides; Ends of warps and wefts are left extending at side seams as fringe; Changes in plaiting sequences yield geometric patterns over surface of bag; At rim, some fibers are folded over and continue in opposite direction while others are woven back into rim to form zigzag edge; 3 strand braided carrying strap is attached at each end of purse.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 23.0, Width = ca. 20.0, Length = ca. 29.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0343   CAS 1984-0008-0343; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malakula
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description Square carrying bag woven in 1/1 plaited technique; Basket begins as square mat and corners are then gathered together and woven up the sides; Ends of warps and wefts along upper seam are left extending on exterior as fringe; Fiber ends from lower seam are braided together on interior and emerge at rim as heavy 3-strand braided carrying strap; At rim, some fibers are folded over and are woven back into bag; 3 strand braided carrying strap is attached at each end of purse.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 17.0, Width = ca. 25.0, Length = ca. 22.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0344   CAS 1984-0008-0344; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.8, Width = 26.0, Thickness = 3.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0370A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0370A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Rim Diam = 28.0, Max Diam = 28.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0371   CAS 1984-0008-0371; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa, Fiji, or Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.0, Width = 22.0, Length = ca. 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0414   CAS 1984-0008-0414; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 16.5, Max Diam = ca. 41.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0415   CAS 1984-0008-0415; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0416   CAS 1984-0008-0416; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa or Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0417   CAS 1984-0008-0417; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.7, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 49.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0011-0001   CAS 1984-0011-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Large round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward slightly toward rim; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on the base; Designs are woven in full-twist overlay technique and consist of 6 diagonal terraced zigzag lines rising from base to rim, 3 of which are flanked on either side by diagonal columns of stacked black triangles; Narrow black line encircles rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.2, Rim Diam = 23.5, Max Diam = 28.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0011-0002   CAS 1984-0011-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base, lower body that flares to midlevel shoulder, and inward curving upper sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on entire base; Designs on sides are in full-twist overlay and consist of large open, composite diamond motif comprising both positive and negative elements, repeated 4 times.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.5, Rim Diam = 26.5, Max Diam = 34.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0011-0003   CAS 1984-0011-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Design in bracken fern root consist of 6 concentric diamonds around upper sides, each consisting of a plain inner diamond and an outer diamond composed of small triangles (rattlesnake pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.7, Max Diam = 26.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0011-0004   CAS 1984-0011-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Thompson or Fraser River Salish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Thompson and/or Fraser River areas
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) splints and roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves or common reed (Phragmites australis) stems; Cherry (Prunus emarginata) bark; Leather
Description Large deep rectangular basket with rounded corners, flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is cedar splints and primary weft material is cedar roots; Three leather carrying loops on upper exterior sides (2 on one side and 1 on the opposite side) are threaded through sides of basket and knotted on interior; Designs consist of 8 narrow horizontal and parallel bands that completely encircle basket on exterior, beginning on the lower sides all the way up to, and including, the final rim coil; Each design band comprises long segments of natural brown-red cherry bark that are woven in ribbon beading technique, interrupted by 10 shorter and regularly spaced segments that are woven in the imbrication technique, using mud-dyed black cherry bark in the center, flanked by undyed bear grass leaves or reed stems; The segments in each band are all vertically aligned with those in the other bands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.4, Width = 42.8, Depth = 33.1, Max Diam = 42.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0011-0005   CAS 1984-0011-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Thompson or Fraser River Salish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Thompson and/or Fraser River areas
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) splints and roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves or common reed (Phragmites australis) stems; Cherry (Prunus emarginata) bark; Cotton string
Description Rectangular basket with flat base, slightly bulging vertical sides, and low lip inside rim that was originally fitted with lid (now missing); Base of basket is woven in plain plaiting technique over alternately wide and narrow cedar splints, using cedar roots as the weft; Sides of basket are woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation of cedar splints (each bundle consists of a wide cedar splint on the exterior and several smaller ones on the interior); Weft material throughout basket is cedar roots; Designs are woven in imbrication technique, using undyed reed stems or bear grass leaves and both natural red and mud-dyed black cherry bark; Designs consist of an upper and lower band of rectilinear "S" motifs (11 in lower band and 12 in upper band) that are woven in alternate colors of red and black on background of undyed reed stems or bear grass leaves; Traces of at least two cotton string carrying loops remain along rim, positioned between interior lip and exterior wall.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.9, Width = 25.5, Depth = 15.9, Max Diam = 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0011-0006   CAS 1984-0011-0006; Baby carrier model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier model
Culture Thompson or Fraser River Salish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Thompson and/or Fraser River areas
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) splints and roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves or common reed (Phragmites australis) stems; Cherry (Prunus emarginata) bark; Leather
Description Baby carrier model in the form of a rectangular basket with flat base, and low sides which are slightly higher and vertical at one end and lower and slightly flaring at the opposite end; Carrier is woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is cedar splints and primary weft material is cedar roots; Designs are woven in imbrication and ribbon beading techniques, using undyed reed stems or bear grass leaves and both natural red and mud-dyed black cherry bark; Designs on exterior sides of carrier are asymmetrical and include 3 ribbon-beaded parallel bands around upper side (2 of undyed bear grass or reeds and 1 of mud-dyed black cherry bark), of which only 1 extends completely around all 4 sides; Below the ribbon beaded bands are 7 vertical bars (3 on each side and 1 along upper end) that are woven in imbrication technique and alternating between red cherry bark with undyed bear grass or reeds and black cherry bark with bear grass or reeds; 2 narrow vertical bars woven entirely of black cherry bark are located on the lower end; Series of rawhide loops along each side on interior base and 4 larger rawhide loops spanning the top opening of the carrier would have held the baby in place.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Width = 28.4, Depth = 11.7, Max Diam = 5.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0001   CAS 1984-0013-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Oval basket with flat base and straight, flaring sides; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs in natural brown bracken fern roots include 2 long segments of a line along the long sides and band of widely spaced rectangular units on upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.7, Width = 17.0, Length = 18.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0002   CAS 1984-0013-0002; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Hemispherical woman's hat with flat base and rounded sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass in half-twist overlay and is divided into 3 registers; Concentric bands decorate the crown; Middle register contains bands of triangles and diamonds and rim register has single band of triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.4, Max Diam = 18.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0003   CAS 1984-0013-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klikitat
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Cedar roots; Dyed cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Small round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven entirely in coiled technique over bundle coils; Warp material is cedar bark strands and weft material is cedar roots; Design on exterior sides is woven in imbrication technique and consists of a band of open terraced contiguous diamonds with a small "V' motif above each one, all woven in dyed cherry bark on a background of dyed bear grass leaves; Evidence of spaced stitches around rim indicate original presence of looped or scalloped rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Max Diam = 13.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0004   CAS 1984-0013-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, CA, Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides curving inward at rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs in dyed black bracken fern root include 4 pairs of narrow lines that radiate in the cardinal directions from the center of the base up to the rim and have cross-like devices at rim; Plain black band encircles outer perimeter of base and second line encircles side at mid-section.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.4, Rim Diam = 11.5, Max Diam = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0005   CAS 1984-0013-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation in spaced-stitch technique; Designs are in redbud and dyed bracken fern roots and include band of black triangles (alternately point up and down) on base, 3 parallel, single-coil bands on lower sides (2 in black and 1 in red), and band of black triangles (alternately pointing up and down) around upper side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.1, Max Diam = 17.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0006   CAS 1984-0013-0006; Miniature burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature burden basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Conifer roots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Miniature conical burden basket with pointed base and flaring sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with diagonal twining on base; Design is in split redbud and consists of 4 bands (1 with ticked edges, 1 of parallelograms, 1 double band of triangles [arrowhead pattern], and 1 double band of rectangles [deer back pattern]; 5th plain band just below rim is woven in conifer root.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.4, Max Diam = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0007   CAS 1984-0013-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Oval shaped basket with flat base, low shoulder, and rounded sides that curve inward toward rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs are in dyed (black) bracken fern roots and consist of z zigzag band around shoulder and 9 open diamonds on upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Rim Diam = 11.5, Max Diam = 14.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0008   CAS 1984-0013-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique except for single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides and along rim; Warp and weft material spruce roots; Designs include one dyed brown spruce root fiber in each of the 3-strand twined rows, and well as 2 rectilinear meander bands that encircle the sides of the basket, each woven of dyed rust-brown bear grass leaves in a false embroidery technique, and enclosing an orange rectangle within each angle of the meander; Rectangles are also woven of bear grass leaves; Each meander band is framed above and below by a single row of dark brown spruce roots that are woven in plain twining.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.7, Max Diam = 12.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0009   CAS 1984-0013-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Oval basket with flat base and gently curved, flaring sides; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs in dyed willow include a plain reddish-brown band on base; 4 black or green triangles around perimeter of base, plain black or green band around mid-section; and 7 black or green triangles around upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.6, Width = 16.7, Max Diam = 17.9, Length = 17.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0010   CAS 1984-0013-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that slope inward from the base to the rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs on side consist of band of contiguous triangles in redbud and pendant from rim; Framing line below band is also in redbud.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Rim Diam = 19.5, Max Diam = 13.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0011   CAS 1984-0013-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klikitat
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Dyed cherry bark
Description Deep round berry gathering basket with flat base and deep gently curving sides that rise vertically to a wide mouth; Basket is woven in coiled technique over bundle coils; Warp material is cedar splints and weft material is cedar roots; Design on exterior sides is woven in imbrication technique using bear grass leaves and black dyed cherry bark; Extant traces of design indicate closely spaced vertical columns of light-colored bear grass on background of black dyed cherry bark and single encircling band of bear grass just below rim; Series of small holes around rim suggest original presence of leather (?) carrying loops.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.4, Max Diam = 22.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0012   CAS 1984-0013-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Shallow round basket with flat base and vertical sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in redbud and consist of 2 single-coil parallel bands on base, 5-coil band around lower side, and 2 or 3-coil band around rim; Design on side consists of small tick marks (2 weft stitches) arranged to form 5 triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Max Diam = 23.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0013   CAS 1984-0013-0013; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Small round basket with flat base and vertical sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Checkerboard pattern of rectangles on side is in redbud and is framed by upper and lower framing lines; Weft on one coil is either peeled redbud or peeled willow.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.7, Max Diam = 15.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0014   CAS 1984-0013-0014; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Hemispherical child's or young woman's hat with rounded base and curing sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and near rim; Design is in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair fern stems in half-twist overlay and is divided into 3 registers; crown has star pattern; Middle and rim registers have serrated-edged parallelograms with lineal units.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.6, Max Diam = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0015   CAS 1984-0013-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward slightly at rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining on upper sides; Exterior design in bear grass in half-twist overlay consists of 2 bands of triangles and truncated triangles, separated by 2 lattice twined rows.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Rim Diam = 22.0, Max Diam = 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0016   CAS 1984-0013-0016; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded, in-curving sides; Coiled on single-rod foundation; design consists of 2 identical bands (central black line edged above and below in brown) just below the midlevel height and on upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Rim Diam = 18.8, Max Diam = 23.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0017   CAS 1984-0013-0017; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Madera, Fresno, CA
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round storage basket with flat base and vertical sides; Woven primarily in diagonal twining with 3-strand twining on base; Warp rods (bent under at rim) and reinforcing rod around rim are coil-wrapped; Design is in redbud and consists of 3 parallel bands that alternate the dark (exterior) and light (interior) surfaces of split redbud weft; Final rim coil is woven entirely in redbud.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.9, Max Diam = 26.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0018   CAS 1984-0013-0018; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Redbud
Description Oval-shaped basket with flat base and slightly flared sides; Woven over bundle foundation; Design on upper sides of long sides of basket is in redbud and consists of horizontal checkerboard band (3 registers high); Short ends of basket are undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Width = 19.4, Max Diam = 35.4, Length = 35.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0019   CAS 1984-0013-0019; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Oregon
County Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves; Dyed porcupine quills
Description Large jar-shaped basket with flat base, slightly flared sides rising to pronounced shoulder, then rising vertically to wide mouth; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with single row of 3-strand twining at juncture of base and side; Design is woven in 2-strand twining and secondarily in wrapped twining and consists of wide zigzag composed of stacked parallelograms in dyed tule; Each parallelogram contains small diamond in dyed (yellow) porcupine quills.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.7, Rim Diam = 17.5, Max Diam = ca. 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0020   CAS 1984-0013-0020; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute, Sierra Miwok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Mono, CA, Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base, curving sides, and high shoulder that tapers in toward rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs on side include 2 vertical, checkered zigzag columns and 2 vertical lines flanked by stacked triangles; Primary motifs alternate with broken segments of 3 bands (lower one of open diamonds, central one of zigzag line, and upper band of checkered pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.9, Rim Diam = 18.8, Max Diam = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0022   CAS 1984-0013-0022; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima) or Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal or Pima
Other Geographic Data South-central Arizona
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides that flare slightly near the rim, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consists of two parallel zigzag lines that encircle the sides of the basket; The angles in the lower zigzag band are filled in to form solid triangles, while in the upper band only the lower angles are filled in while the upper angles are truncated; Final rim coil is decorated with a diagonal overstitch of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.4, Max Diam = 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0023   CAS 1984-0013-0023; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round shallow basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is split, sun bleached yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consist of black circular area in center with four elongated tabs radiating outward approx. 8 cm in a whirlwind pattern; Two parallel rectilinear zigzag bands encircle the sides of the basket, forming a maze-like pattern; 4 additional elongated bars are pendant from the rim, extending down sides of the basket; Final rim coil is completely woven in black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.6, Max Diam = 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0024   CAS 1984-0013-0024; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, CA, Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Wire
Description Cylindrical basketry covering (originally held glass jar; See CAS 0569-0007) with flat base and straight sides; Woven in diagonal twining; Warp rods bent over at rim and coil-wrapped; Designs around mid-section consist of 3 plain bands, an upper and lower band in dyed orange willow and a central band in dyed black bracken fern root; Short wire loop handle wrapped in willow is attached to upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.3, Max Diam = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0025   CAS 1984-0013-0025; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round shallow basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is split sun bleached yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and natural, unbleached yucca leaves and consist of four diagonal columns of stacked triangles woven of yucca leaves and 4 diagonal zigzag lines woven of devil's claw and parallel to the stacked triangles, all on the sides of the basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.6, Max Diam = 27.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0026A,B   CAS 1984-0013-0026A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Raffia grass leaves; Wool yarn; String
Description Deep round basket with wide flat base, rounded sides, inward sloping shoulder and very wide round mouth; Corresponding round lid is nearly flat with short lip and small central knob handle; Basket and lid are woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; Basket itself is undecorated; Secondary weft material used for embroidered designs on lid include dyed (red and maroon) raffia grass leaves and red, purple, and black wool yarn; Designs include diamond shapes woven entirely of raffia and star shapes woven of both raffia and wool; Central knob handle on lid is woven (or covered) with crocheted white string cover.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.0, Rim Diam = 20.5, Max Diam = 28.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0027   CAS 1984-0013-0027; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Sierra Miwok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Mono
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Conifer roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round serving tray with flat base and gently curved, flaring sides; coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in redbud and consist of 2 large motifs, each comprising triangles and rectangles, stacked diagonally to form 5 nested, terraced "V" shapes rising from center of basket to rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Max Diam = 32.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0028   CAS 1984-0013-0028; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round winnowing basket with round base and curved, flaring sides; Woven primarily in lattice twining with diagonal twining on base and plain twining and 3-strand twining at rim; Design is in split redbud in lattice twining on sides and includes 4 design bands (1 of "Z" shapes [deer back pattern], 2 with ticked edges, and 1 with triangles); 5th dashed band frames rim; Dau marks in each band.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Max Diam = 40.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0029   CAS 1984-0013-0029; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in redbud and consists of 2 zigzag bands that encircle the sides of the basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.3, Max Diam = 33.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0030   CAS 1984-0013-0030; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Luiseño
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County San Diego
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems; Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems (?); Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems
Description Deep round bowl-shaped basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in dyed juncus rush leaves and sumac shoots and consist of 3 bands, each with 4 terraced, open diamonds, arranged around sides of basket (lowest band begins on base and extends up lower sides).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.6, Max Diam = 40.2
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0013-0032   CAS 1984-0013-0032; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) or sourberry (Rhus trilobata) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Commercial cloth; Thread
Description Baby carrier consisting of flat, rectangular backboard and arched hoop support for sun shade; Backboard woven in diagonal twining; Hoop woven in plain twining; Bottom edge wrapped in white cloth; Black cloth looped along sides for tying baby inside carrier; Redbud designs consist of alternating bands of exposed warp rods and twined bands on backboard, and simple zigzag line on hoop; Carriers of this type are known as receiving cradles and are made before a child's birth and thus are lacking any gender-specific designs on the protective arch; Such cradles would be used for a baby's first three or four months, until he or she outgrew it.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.0, Width = 31.2, Length = 67.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0034   CAS 1984-0013-0034; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round mush boiler basket with flat base and gently curving vertical sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; designs are in redbud and dyed bracken fern roots and consist of 4 motifs of stacked, truncated triangles alternating with 4 wide, terraced V-shapes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.7, Max Diam = 32.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0035   CAS 1984-0013-0035; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Tall olla or jar-shaped basket with flat base, expanded body rising to a high shoulder, wide constricted neck, and flaring rim, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and the primary weft is split yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consist of large outlined 4-petal floral motif on base whose petals extend up on the lower sides of the basket, 10 columns of 3 paired black triangles each which begin at the lower sides and extend up to the base of the neck, and 7 terraced diagonal lines on the upper half of the neck; Final rim coil is woven entirely in devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.8, Rim Diam = 18.8, Max Diam = 28.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0036   CAS 1984-0013-0036; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono or Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Madera, Fresno, Tulare, CA
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with rounded base and straight sides; Woven primarily in diagonal twining with 3-strand twining on base; Warps rods are bent under at rim and coil-wrapped and additional reinforcing rod on rim is also coil-wrapped; Designs are in redbud and consist of 3 parallel bands around upper sides; Final coil on rim is also woven in redbud.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Max Diam = 22.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0037   CAS 1984-0013-0037; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono or Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round mush boiler basket with flat base and gently curving, flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and consists of 2 parallel bands of contiguous hour glass shapes(forming negative diamonds between adjacent hour glass shapes) on upper and lower sides of basket; Rim coil is finished in diagonal stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.7, Max Diam = 30.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0038   CAS 1984-0013-0038; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods; Rawhide; Aniline dyes
Description Small round burden basket with concave base and flaring sides, woven primarily in 3-strand twining; Warp material is probably whole willow shoots and primary weft material is unpeeled split willow shoots; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped; Second rim coil is also coil-wrapped and alternates units of natural colored willow with units of black devil's claw; Designs on exterior sides are woven of dyed willow and consist of 4 parallel bands; Three of the bands include both natural colored and red willow, with the addition of dyed black willow in one of them; the uppermost band is woven entirely of dyed red willow; Piece of rawhide covers base of basket, with four bands extending up sides and over rim, all of which were originally decorated with decorative rawhide fringes; Two groups of additional rawhide loops on upper sides of basket probably secured tumpline.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.7, Max Diam = 31.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0039   CAS 1984-0013-0039; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Large, round basket with flat base and curving sides that slope inward slightly toward rim; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in redbud and dyed bracken fern root and consists of 2 motifs, each repeated twice; First motif is vertical column of stacked diamonds inside large rectangle; Second motif is vertical column of stacked, terraced triangles above very wide, V-shaped design.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.5, Rim Diam = 36.9, Max Diam = 37.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0040   CAS 1984-0013-0040; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round, squat, jar-shaped, bottleneck basket with flat base, high, wide shoulder, and short neck; Coiled on bundle foundation in spaced stitch technique; Design is in redbud and consists of band of negative diamonds (rattlesnake pattern) around sides and second band of same pattern around shoulder; Band of terraced rectangular units decorates the neck.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.4, Rim Diam = 15.0, Max Diam = 30.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0041   CAS 1984-0013-0041; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round bowl-shaped basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in redbud and consist 2 concentric bands on base (1 plain band with 4 pendant triangles and 2nd band of equidistantly spaced triangles) and 3 parallel bands of contiguous triangles on sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.6, Max Diam = 26.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0042   CAS 1984-0013-0042; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round mush boiler basket with flat base and gently curved vertical sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs on side of basket consist of 2 parallel negative zigzag bands (snake pattern) (upper one in bracken fern root and lower one in both redbud and bracken fern root), each band broken into 4 segments by 4 vertical columns of stacked triangles (2 in redbud, 2 in bracken fern roots).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.4, Max Diam = 30.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0043   CAS 1984-0013-0043; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) feathers; Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) feathers
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that taper in slightly at rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Exterior is completely covered in feather work with pattern of 3 white (unidentified feather) with orange center (tanager feathers) on green background (mallard duck feathers).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.6, Rim Diam = 5.1, Max Diam = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0044   CAS 1984-0013-0044; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) feathers; Unidentified feathers
Description Round shallow basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Exterior is completely covered in feather work including green mallard duck feathers and unidentified white feathers; Pattern cannot be determined from extant feathers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.6, Max Diam = 6.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0045   CAS 1984-0013-0045; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems (?); Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on a bundle foundation; Designs are in redbud and dyed bracken fern roots and consist of vertical stripe (redbud) flanked on either side by 4 stacked triangles, the entire motif repeated 6 times around sides of basket; Rim coil is completed in diagonal stitch alternating willow and bracken fern root.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.7, Max Diam = 28.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0046   CAS 1984-0013-0046; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Maidu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Plumas, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Conifer roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round mush boiler basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven on 3-rod coil; Design is in split redbud shoots and consists of wide zigzag band comprising diagonally stacked parallelograms with pendant triangles on an upper and lower corner of each parallelogram, and 3 additional pairs of triangles pendant from rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.3, Max Diam = 33.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0047   CAS 1984-0013-0047; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and curved, vertical sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in redbud and consist of wide band that starts on base and extends up lower sides, with upper edge terminating in triangles; Second design band around upper sides consists of 13 diamonds; Negative zigzag is formed between the two patterns.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.8, Max Diam = 31.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0048   CAS 1984-0013-0048; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep, round basket with flat base and rounded, flaring sides rising to a very wide mouth, woven in close-coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include solid black circular area in center of base, encircled by two plain black bands; Series of three concentric and asymmetrical parallelograms make up a motif that is repeated 4 times around sides of basket, alternating with an elongated, asymmetrical vertical bar; Final rim coil is coil-wrapped in alternating will and devil's claw fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Max Diam = 25.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0049   CAS 1984-0013-0049; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Aniline dye
Description Round basket with flat base and straight, vertical sides; Coiled on single-rod foundation in spaced-stitch technique; Design is in dyed (green) willow and consists of plain band around mid-section.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Max Diam = 25.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0050   CAS 1984-0013-0050; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Sierra Miwok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Mono
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and deep, flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and consist of pair of parallel zigzag bands on upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.9, Max Diam = 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0051   CAS 1984-0013-0051; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems (?); Piñon pine (Pinus edulis) pitch
Description Round jar-shaped water bottle with flat base, rounded body, high rounded shoulder and short cylindrical neck with slightly flared rim; Basket is woven entirely in plain diagonal twining; warp material is probably whole peeled sumac shoots and weft material is probably peeled split sumac shoots; Single V-shaped wooden handle is attached to upper side just below shoulder with supplementary weft stitches; Interior and exterior of basket were originally coated with piñon pine pitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.2, Rim Diam = 7.8, Max Diam = 23.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0052   CAS 1984-0013-0052; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Leather lacings
Description Ovoid-shaped winnowing basket; Woven in open, diagonal twining; Design is based upon alternate groupings of dark (redbud) and light (willow) warp rods, forming broad bands, and areas of exposed warp rods.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Width = 35.5, Length = 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0053   CAS 1984-0013-0053; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Commercial fabric
Description Scoop-shaped seed beater or parching tray truncated distal end; Woven primarily in spaced 2-strand plain twining (1st row of twining utilizes strip of cloth as weft) with spaced diagonal twining along distal end; Warp rods are bent over at distal end and coil-wrapped; Reinforcing rod along all edges is coil-wrapped; Lateral reinforcing rod on underside is coil-wrapped; No design.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.7, Width = 26.8, Length = 38.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0054   CAS 1984-0013-0054; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Wool (?) cordage
Description Deep round basket with flat base and slightly curving sides that rise vertically; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped, as is rim reinforcing rod; Woven in 2-strand, diagonal twining; Weft material on basket start is wool (?) cordage; Designs consist of alternating bands of red and cream color, corresponding to exterior and interior of split redbud shoots, respectively.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.5, Rim Diam = 38.5, Max Diam = 39.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0055   CAS 1984-0013-0055; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Maidu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Plumas, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Very large round cooking basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs include large 3-pointed star or floral (whose petals are composed of paired diagonal columns of stacked triangles that rise from lower sides to rim), 3 groups of 3 freestanding triangles on upper sides, and band of "T" shapes around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.4, Max Diam = 55.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0056   CAS 1984-0013-0056; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round mush boiler basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique on bundle foundation; Warp material is deer grass stems and primary weft material is sedge roots; Designs around sides include 2 parallel, paired rectilinear zigzag bands in black bracken fern roots, 2 pairs of triangles in redbud, and a narrow band comprising staggered segments in bracken fern and redbud just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.5, Max Diam = 43.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0057   CAS 1984-0013-0057; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round mush boiler basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in redbud and consist of wide zigzag band on lower sides and second one on upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.1, Max Diam = 50.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0058   CAS 1984-0013-0058; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) or common dunebroom (Parryella filifolia) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus sp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round nearly flat plaque, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is either sumac or common dune broom stems and weft material is dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem in each group of warps is bent over and incorporated into a bundle that is coil-wrapped in dyed black yucca leaves; Design consists of a single full-length figure of an eagle with spread wings and tail, woven in black on a rust-brown background; Narrow band of alternating black and orange blocks (probably a variant of the white cloud motif) encircles the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.1, Max Diam = 40.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0059   CAS 1984-0013-0059; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture prior to 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus sp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round plaque with domed center and nearly flat base, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Basket start shows a technique that was seldom used later than 1930; Warp material is sumac stems and weft material is dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem from each group of warps is bent over and incorporated into a bundle that is coil-wrapped with yucca leaves; Geometric design includes a lighter colored center encircled by a narrow band edged in a darker color; Remainder of design is completely illegible.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.8, Max Diam = 36.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0060   CAS 1984-0013-0060; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture prior to 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Common dunebroom (Parryella filifolia) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems, Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round plaque with domed center, woven entirely in wicker technique; Warp material is common dune broom stems and weft material is rabbitbrush stems; Basket start shows a technique that was little used after ca. 1930; Most warp rods are clipped at rim and remaining ones are bent over and incorporated into bundle at rim that is coil-wrapped with dyed black yucca leaves; Design consists of series of light and dark concentric bands, each of which originally contained a geometric pattern of contrasting color; At least three different colors (white, black,and orange) are evident.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 5.8, Max Diam = 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0062   CAS 1984-0013-0062; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera
Other Geographic Data City: North Fork (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Very large, round tray with rounded base and gently curved sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in redbud and consist of 4 concentric zigzag bands, the 2 outer ones composed of rectangular units.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Max Diam = 52.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0063   CAS 1984-0013-0063; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Piñon pine (Pinus edulis) pitch
Description Medium-sized round jar-shaped water bottle with slightly convex base, nearly vertical sides, and high shoulder that tapers to a tall cylindrical neck with slightly flared rim; basket is woven entirely in plain diagonal twining; Warp material is probably sumac shoots and weft material is probably peeled and split sumac shoots; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped; 3 V-shaped wooden handles are attached at equidistant points around upper side and shoulder with weft stitches; Interior and exterior are covered with heavy coating of piñon pine pitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.6, Rim Diam = 7.6, Max Diam = 17.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0013-0064   CAS 1984-0013-0064; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Western Mono or Mono Lake Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Madera, Fresno, CA
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Chaparral shoots
Description Scoop-shaped winnowing basket with double overlapping reinforcing rods around rim; Woven in open, diagonal twining with coiled wrapping around rim; Design is in redbud and depends upon bands of exposed warp alternating with bands of open twining, as well as alternating interior and exterior surfaces of split redbud shoots within twined rows to form positive and negative zigzag lines.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.5, Width = 52.7, Length = 50.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0015-0001   CAS 1984-0015-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Single wide design band on side of basket is composed of motif of paired diagonal zigzags (in redbud) flanked by diagonal terraced zigzag with pendant triangles (in bracken fern root), all repeated 3 times, with groups of small triangles and terraced zigzags as fillers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.2, Max Diam = 28.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0015-0002   CAS 1984-0015-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Small round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward toward rim; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in dyed bracken fern roots and consist of 3 parallel bands solid, opposing triangles, arranged to form negative zigzag patterns (snake pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Rim Diam = 12.8, Max Diam = 16.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0015-0003   CAS 1984-0015-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Placer, El Dorado, CA, Carson, Douglas, Washoe, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and deep, flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs in bracken fern roots include positive zigzag band on upper sides and negative zigzag band on lower sides, each band broken into 4 segments by 4 vertical motifs of paired vertical zigzags (forming open diamonds) enclosing solid diamonds.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.6, Max Diam = 27.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0015-0004   CAS 1984-0015-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round storage basket with slightly rounded base and vertical sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand diagonal twining; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped and rim is further reinforced with coil-wrapped rod; Designs consist of concentric bands on base and band of contiguous open diamonds (snake pattern) around upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.3, Rim Diam = 29.1, Max Diam = 29.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0015-0005   CAS 1984-0015-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and curved sides, sloping inward slightly toward rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design is in woodwardia fern stems on bear grass background in half-twist overlay and includes two parallel zigzags around lower sides and plain band just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.7, Rim Diam = 16.2, Max Diam = 18.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0015-0006   CAS 1984-0015-0006; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, CA, Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Conical shaped burden basket woven entirely in diagonal twining except for single row of 3-strand twining at rim; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped; Designs in dyed black bracken fern root consist of 2 plain bands around mid-section and 2 plain bands around upper sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.0, Max Diam = 29.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0015-0007   CAS 1984-0015-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Large, deep round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is split sun bleached yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consist of 4 large gila monster figures with striped bodies and outstretched feet, whose images extend the entire height of the basket; Between adjacent gila monster figures is a vertical column of stacked crosses; Rim coil is decorated with diagonal overstitch of devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.0, Max Diam = 31.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0015-0008   CAS 1984-0015-0008; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round flat wall plaque woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is split, sun bleached yucca leaves; Rim coil terminates with small loop that is coil-wrapped in yucca for hanging plaque on wall; Design is woven of black devil's claw pods and consists of "man in maze" or "on the way to elder brother's house" pattern, consisting of a maze pattern that radiates out from the center (representing elder brother's house) and a small human figure near the rim and opposite the opening to the maze.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 25.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0015-0009   CAS 1984-0015-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Shallow round basket with small diameter flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is split yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and natural undyed yucca leaves, and consists of whirling pattern of 3 floral-like petals that radiate out from center, woven of yellow-green undyed yucca leaves and edged in black devil's claw pods, all on background of sun bleached yucca leaves; Final rim coil is decorated with overstitch of black devil's claw, which is alternately diagonal or parallel to the underlying yucca weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Max Diam = 22.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0015-0010   CAS 1984-0015-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round jar-shaped basket with flat base; flaring lower sides expanding to mid-section and then taper to form a high shoulder and a short wide constricted neck with everted rim, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is split sun bleached yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consist of a large geometric motif (possibly representing a stylized bird-in-flight or a saguaro cactus?) repeated four times around the lower half of the basket, and a band of four crosses or coyote tracks around the neck; Rim coil is decorated with a widely spaced, diagonal overstitch of devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Rim Diam = 12.4, Max Diam = 16.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0006-0001   CAS 1985-0006-0001; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera or Fresno
Other Geographic Data City: North Fork or Auberry
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Small scoop-shaped winnowing basket, woven primarily in 2-strand spaced, diagonal twining; Rim is reinforced with two rods that are coil-wrapped; Design consists of single horizontal band of negative diamonds near distal end of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Width = 20.9, Length = 25.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0006-0002   CAS 1985-0006-0002; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s to 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Woman's hat with extended bill forming a baseball-style hat; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base and lattice twining on base and near rim; Rim on extended "bill" is wrapped; All designs done in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair ferns in half-twist overlay and include geometrics and plain bands; Extended "bill" shows several bands of exposed warps.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Max Diam = 18.5, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0006-0003   CAS 1985-0006-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Laura Somersal (1892-1990)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base with rounded sides that taper in at rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush include 4-petal (each with 4 points) floral pattern on base, 2 bands of contiguous triangles of graduated sizes around sides, and band of truncated triangles around rim. [Attribution of this basket to Laura Somersal confirmed in 2014 by her nephew, Clint McKay, who studied under her.]
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Rim Diam = 13.2, Max Diam = 17.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0011   CAS 1985-0009-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Large round basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include solid black round motif that covers entire base, from which four terraced zigzag spokes radiate outward to the rim in a rotating pattern; Also extending out from the side of each spoke are two parallel bands that begin on the lower sides as lineal bands, then rise as columns of diagonally stacked triangles and then continue again as lineal segments to finally connect with the next adjacent spokes on the upper sides of the basket; Final rim coil is decorated with a false braid overstitch of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Max Diam = 38.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0012   CAS 1985-0009-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Apache, Yavapai
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round basket with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiling technique on 3-rod foundation; Warp material is whole willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and include a black circular area in center, encircled by 4 small open floral petals followed by 4 larger petals, the sides of which are made up of stacked checkerboard triangles; Larger petal motifs extend to the rim and each one contains a standing deer motif; Areas between adjacent large petals each contain a standing human figure; Final rim coil is woven entirely in black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.2, Max Diam = 29.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0013   CAS 1985-0009-0013; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dye (sunflower seeds = black)
Description Flat round plaque woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is galleta grass stems and primary weft material is sun-bleached split yucca leaves; Designs are woven of natural yellow and dyed black split yucca leaves and consist of single large image of Crow Mother, whose dress and large headdress wings at side of head are black, while remainder of headdress is largely yellow or combination of natural white and yellow; Figure also wears traditional wedding sash around her waist; Figure is flanked on either side by large terraced V-shaped motif in black and yellow, probably depicting clouds; Small yucca wrapped suspension loop is woven in final rim coil at top of plaque.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.7, Max Diam = 32.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0014   CAS 1985-0009-0014; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round nearly flat wall plaque, woven entirely in coiled technique over small bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed split yucca leaves; Small coil-wrapped loop for hanging plaque on wall is woven into final bundle coil on reverse; Geometric design consists of two black elongated bars and two red terraced triangles outlined in black and radiating out from center, all enclosed within large terraced star shape, with two wide red arms outlined in black surround the central triangles and two narrower yellow (probably originally green) arms outlined in black surrounding the central black bars; Overall background is natural tan color.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.7, Max Diam = 27.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0015   CAS 1985-0009-0015; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture prior to 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Common dunebroom (Parryella filifolia) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems, Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Very large, round plaque with slightly domed center and whose outer edges curve upward very gently; Basket is woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is common dune broom stems and weft material is dyed rabbitbrush stems; Basket start shows a technique that was little used after ca. 1930; At the rim, one warp in each bundle is bent over and incorporated into a coil that is wrapped with yucca leaves; Design is a whirling pattern composed of a mustard yellow center within a narrow band of white blocks edged in black (representing a white cloud motif), from which four black spokes extend out to the rim and whirling white cloud lines radiate upward across an orange background toward another white cloud band around the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.9, Max Diam = 48.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0016   CAS 1985-0009-0016; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal and mineral dyes
Description Round plaque woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; At the rim, one warp stem from each warp group is folded over and incorporated into a bundle that is coil-wrapped with undyed yucca leaves; Warp material is sumac shoots and primary weft material is rabbitbrush stems; Design consists of single stylized image of Tsil (Chili Katsina), a runner who stuffs chili peppers into the mouth of anyone who loses a race with the katsina; Figure is woven entirely in checkerboard pattern of dyed orange and black rabbitbrush stems, against natural colored background; Black and orange border encircles rim of plaque; Baskets with this particular figure were woven for a very short time in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.7, Max Diam = 30.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0017   CAS 1985-0009-0017; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Deep round basket with slightly convex base and nearly vertical sides, woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is probably sumac stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem in each warp group is bent over and incorporated into a rim bundle that is coil-wrapped in undyed yucca leaves; Base of basket is undecorated; Design on sides consists of blue and natural colored checkerboard band around lower sides, followed by concentric bands in blue, rust brown, and gold, all of which are broken into segments by vertical columns of undyed weft fibers, and also separated by segments of gold and black bands; This design is unusual in its extensive use of undyed weft fibers and its subdued colors.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.0, Max Diam = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0018   CAS 1985-0009-0018; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round basket with convex base and rounded sides that slop inward to form a wide mouth; Basket is woven entirely in wicker work over multiple warps; Basket start shows technique that was seldom used later than ca. 1930; Warp material is sumac stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem from each warp group is bent over and incorporated into a warp bundle that is coil-wrapped in undyed yucca leaves; Two short loop handles that are half orange and half yellow may have originally been attached opposite each other at rim; Design on base consists of orange sunflower motif bordered in black; Design on side consists of concentric terraced zigzag bands in orange, blue, and yellow around mid-section, with adjacent colors being separated by narrow black borders; Narrow natural-colored band with black borders encircles rim; Background of basket is woven of natural-colored weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.5, Rim Diam = 17.5, Max Diam = 23.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0019   CAS 1985-0009-0019; Basket with handle
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with handle
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) or common dunebroom (Parryella filifolia) stems; Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Small deep round basket with slightly convex base and nearly vertical walls and short bale handle attached at rim; Basket is woven entirely in wicker technique over multiple warps; Warp material is sumac stems or common dune broom stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed rabbitbrush stems; At the rim, one warp stem from each warp group is bent over and incorporated into a rim bundle that is coil-wrapped in undyed yucca leaves; Base of basket is completely black; Design on sides consists of lower band of natural colored blocks on black background, followed by several additional terraced zigzag bands in orange, blue, and natural color; Short handle is orange in the center and blue at each end.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Max Diam = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0022   CAS 1985-0009-0022; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round basket with rounded base and rounded flaring sides, woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Warp material is willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and consist of a plain black circular area in center of basket, encircled by a black band that is 2 coils wide; Designs on side of basket include band of 5 motifs that resemble goblets; Three lightning motifs, 4 small individual triangles and 1 pair of small triangles are pendant from rim; Final rim coil is woven entirely in black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Max Diam = 20.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0023   CAS 1985-0009-0023; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round basket with wide, flat base and short, curving sides that slope inward toward rim; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs on base include two bands of brown (dyed juncus) terraced triangles outlined in undyed (golden) juncus; Same pattern repeated on sides with black (dyed juncus) triangles outlined in undyed (golden) juncus.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Rim Diam = 16.7, Max Diam = 18.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0027   CAS 1985-0009-0027; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Nez Perce
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Idaho, Washington or Oregon
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hemp; Hop twine; Corn husk; Cotton fabric; Hide
Description Small flat rectangular bag woven in 2-strand plain twining technique; Warp material is hemp and primary weft material is hop twine; Mouth of pouch is bound with strip of commercially woven dark blue cotton fabric with a basket weave pattern; Designs are woven of dyed corn husk fibers in a false embroidery technique and consist of two pair of red terraced hourglass shapes on the front, with each pair joined by a horizontal red line edged in purple; Design on reverse consists of 3 pair of conjoined and concentric terraced diamonds in orange and purple; All designs are on a background of undyed corn husk fibers which are also woven in the false embroidery technique; Single short leather thong is threaded through top of pouch to form short carrying handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.8, Length = 18.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0028   CAS 1985-0009-0028; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Nez Perce
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Idaho, Washington or Oregon
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hemp; Hop twine; Corn husk; Wool yarn; Hide; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shell; Aniline dyes
Description Small flat, rectangular bag woven in 2-strand plain twining technique; Warp material is hemp and primary weft material is hop twine; Mouth of bag is bound in strip of red wool stroud cloth that is woven in a diagonal twill pattern; Single hide lace drawstring is threaded through front of bag near mouth and continuing through the back face; Single cowrie shell is attached to front of drawstring; Designs are woven in a false embroidery technique in wool yarn, and consist of a column of 2 ½ purple terraced diamonds (center of whole diamonds are half yellow and half green; center of half diamond is light blue) on front face of bag; Design on reverse face consists of pair of dark blue diamonds, each with a negative terraced diamond in its center; Designs are woven on a background of undyed corn husk fibers which are also woven in the false embroidery technique.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 15.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0029   CAS 1985-0009-0029; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission (?)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton string; Corn husk leaves
Description Round basket with rounded base and curved sides; Coiled on single-rod twisted string foundation; Designs are in dyed (red and green) corn husk and consist of bands of red or green triangles and green tick marks around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Max Diam = 12.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0032A,B   CAS 1985-0009-0032A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Mesquakie
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Illinois
County
Other Geographic Data Great Lakes region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ash splints; Aniline dye
Description Round basket with flat base, rounded sides, midlevel shoulder, and wide mouth, woven primarily in plain plaiting technique with decorative band of twisted weft around base and mid-section; Warp and weft material is ash splints; Designs are formed by alternating red-dyed weft elements with natural colored ones, resulting in a striped pattern; Matching lid is also woven in plain plaiting and has coiled rim and coil-wrapped loop handle at top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.7, Rim Diam = 15.0, Max Diam = 24.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0033   CAS 1985-0009-0033; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chippewa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Minnesota
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sweetgrass stems; Cotton thread
Description Shallow round basket with flat base, flaring sides, and wide, flat rim; Basket is woven in coiled technique with widely spaced stitches of white thread over a bundle foundation of sweetgrass stems; Weft fibers (white thread) is woven in decorative "X" pattern in final row around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.2, Max Diam = 22.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0009-0043   CAS 1985-0009-0043; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chippewa
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, Michigan
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Aniline dye
Description Basket fashioned from single sheet of birch bark which is cut and folded to form a rectangular base with 2 short and 2 long flaps, all of which are folded up, overlapped, and stitched together up the sides with dyed green split willow (?) shoots; Sides taper inward slightly as they rise toward the oval-shaped rim; Wooden reinforcing splint is placed around exterior of rim and secured with spaced coil-wrapping of additional dyed green split willow (?) shoots; Entire exterior of basket is painted or stained dark brown; Natural exterior side of bark sheet is turned to inside of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.9, Width = 8.4, Rim Diam = 12.0, Length = 13.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0008A,B   CAS 1986-0002-0008A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.1, Max Diam = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0025   CAS 1986-0002-0025; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Max Diam = 4.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0026   CAS 1986-0004-0026; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tsimshian
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Central coastal area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1917
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) bark; Vegetal (?) dye
Description Flat rectangular pouch woven entirely in simple plaiting technique; Warp and weft material is cedar bark slats; Back of pouch extends above rim to form flap; Designs are woven of dyed black cedar bark slats and consists of all-over diagonal pattern of checkerboard bands on both front and back; Thin strip of commercial black velvet cloth is sewn to each upper corner to form short carrying strap.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.3, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0038   CAS 1986-0004-0038; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (?) (Thuja plicata) bark and roots; Cotton string
Description Round utility basket with flat base and vertical or slightly inward sloping sides, woven entirely in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting, except for single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is cedar roots; Basket is completely undecorated; Pair of cotton string loops for attaching carrying strap are threaded through upper sides just below the rim on the interior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 20.0, Rim Diam = ca. 18.0, Max Diam = ca. 19.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0039   CAS 1986-0004-0039; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (?) (Thuja plicata) bark and roots; Commercial cloth
Description Medium-sized round utility basket with flat base and vertical sides; Base and all but the final 3 cm on the sides are woven in alternate rows of plain twining and simple plaiting; Single row of 3-strand twining is located at junction of base and sides and at approx. 3 cm below rim; Final 3 cm of upper sides are woven in plain twining with occasional diagonally twined stitch, producing decorative pattern of diagonal lines; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material throughout basket is cedar roots; Warp rods are bent over at rim and bound under in a false braid; Pair of short cloth loops are sewn with thread on interior of rim opposite each other.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.0, Max Diam = ca. 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0040   CAS 1986-0004-0040; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (?) (Thuja plicata) bark and roots; Leather
Description Very large and deep round utility basket with round, flat base and vertical sides, woven primarily in alternating rows of plaint twining and simple plaiting, except for single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides, another at approx. 4.5 cm below rim, and a third one at 0.5 cm below rim; Band of diagonal twining measuring 4.5 cm wide encircles uppermost sides of basket just below rim, and narrow 3-strand braided band outlines the actual rim; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Basket is completely undecorated except for band of diagonal twining along rim which forms a series of parallel zigzags on the otherwise plain-twined background; Pair of double-strand leather loops are threaded through upper sides of basket near rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 44.0, Max Diam = ca. 55.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0041   CAS 1986-0004-0041; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (?) (Thuja plicata) bark and roots; Leather
Description Very large and deep round utility basket with round, flat base and vertical sides, woven primarily in alternating rows of plaint twining and simple plaiting, except for single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides and another at approx. 3.5 cm below rim; Final 3.5 cm of upper sides of basket are woven primarily in plain twining, with occasional diagonally twined stitches, producing a decorative pattern of parallel zigzag lines; A false braid encircles the rim; Warp material is cedar bark and weft material is cedar roots; Basket is completely undecorated except as already noted; Pair of double-strand leather loops are threaded through upper sides of basket near rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 39.0, Max Diam = ca. 50.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0042A,B   CAS 1986-0004-0042A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tsimshian
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Central coastal area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1917
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline (?) dye
Description Small round basket with flat base and slightly rounded sides, along with accompanying round flat-topped lid with low sides that fit down over rim of basket and short knob handle; Basket and lid are woven entirely in plain twining technique; Warp material and primary weft material is cedar bark strands; Secondary weft material (used on base only) is rye grass stems; Designs are woven in plain twining technique on base where one fiber in each pair of wefts is rye grass, producing a series of spirals that begin in the center and extend outward to the juncture of the base and sides; A band of contiguous hourglass shapes around the mid-section of the basket are woven of undyed bear grass leaves in a false embroidery technique, framed above and below by a single line woven of dyed blue cedar bark in plain twining; A band of small triangles woven of undyed bear grass in false embroidery, and framed by dyed blue cedar bark, encircles the top flat portion of the lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Rim Diam = 10.5, Max Diam = 11.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0044   CAS 1986-0004-0044; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides; Base of basket is woven in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting, except for single row of 3-strand twining at juncture of base and sides; Sides are woven entirely in plain twining and the rim is finished with a row of 3-strand twining; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven of undyed and dyed bear grass leaves in a false embroidery technique, and consists of 3 parallel bands that encircle the sides; Upper and lower bands contain series of open black rectangles connected by horizontal bars, all framed between orange framing lines; Center band contains a zigzag line made of black and straw-colored parallelograms, also framed between orange framing lines; Framing lines of center band are woven in modified false embroidery stitch in which only every other stitch is visible on the surface.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.2, Max Diam = 16.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0045   CAS 1986-0004-0045; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and very slightly flaring sides; Base is woven in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting, with single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides; Sides are woven primarily in plain twining, except for 4.5 cm wide band around lower sides and 3.0 cm wide band just below rim, both of which have occasional diagonally twined stitches, producing decorative patterns of parallel vertical zigzag lines; Primary designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves in a false embroidery stitch and consist of 2 large bear images in purple and maroon and 2 large salmon images in purple and red that are arranged in a single wide band around the midsection of the basket; Main design band is framed above and below by single rows of 3-strand twining of undyed spruce root.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.7, Max Diam = ca. 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0046   CAS 1986-0004-0046; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (?) (Thuja plicata) bark; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular basket with flat base, vertical sides, and rounded corners; Warp and weft material is cedar bark; Base is woven in simple plaiting technique and the sides are woven in alternating rows of simple plaiting and plain twining; Final 1.25 cm below rim are woven entirely in plain twining; Rim is reinforced on interior with wooden splint, over which the warp splints are folded and bound into the final row of twining; Plaited sections of basket utilize equal-sized warp and weft fibers, while the twined sections utilize much narrower wefts; Designs are woven of dyed cedar bark and correspond to plain-twined band below rim, in which each row of twining includes one red and one green weft fiber; Pair of looped handles, each made from 2-ply segment of cedar bark, is woven through upper sides on each end of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.2, Width = ca. 12.0, Max Diam = ca. 25.5, Length = ca. 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0047   CAS 1986-0004-0047; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Base is woven in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting, with single row of 3-strand twining at juncture of base and sides; Sides of basket are woven in plain twining except for single rows of 3-strand twining at 3.5 cm and 11 cm above base and along the rim; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves in a false embroidery technique, and consist of pair of double rectilinear meanders woven of dyed maroon bear grass leaves that encircle mid-section of basket; Angles of the meanders detour around horizontally striped red and yellow trapezoids; Above, below, and in between the meandering bands are 3 pair each of diagonally stacked triangles, with half of each pair being purple and half being maroon.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.5, Max Diam = 19.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0048   CAS 1986-0004-0048; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Miniature deep round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique except for single row of 3-strand twining at juncture of base and sides and along rim, and intermittent diagonally twined stitches on upper and lower sides for decorative effect; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven in dyed bear grass leaves in a false embroidery stitch and consist of 2 bands around mid-section, each made up of horizontally positioned "Z" motifs in a dark brown color; Areas above and below these bands include pairs of diagonal lines that are woven of undyed spruce roots in diagonal twining technique.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Max Diam = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0049   CAS 1986-0004-0049; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Base of basket is woven in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting, with a single row of 3-strand twining at the junction of the base and sides; Sides are woven entirely in plain twining technique, with the final row along the rim done in 3-strand twining; Warp and weft material throughout basket is spruce roots; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves in a false embroidery technique, and consist of a rectilinear meandering band around the mid-section of the basket, woven of dyed brown and gray (?) bear grass leaves.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0050A,B   CAS 1986-0004-0050A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides, along with corresponding round lid with slightly domed top and low sides that fit over the basket's rim; Base and top of basket are woven in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting, with single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides; Sides of basket and lid are woven in plain twining, with final row of twining on each done in 3-strand twining; Warp and weft material throughout basket and lid is spruce roots; Designs are woven of both dyed spruce roots and undyed bear grass leaves; On base of basket are two concentric bands wherein several plaited rows are woven of dyed blue or black spruce roots, and a single similar band is on the top of the lid; 3-strand twined row at juncture of base and sides is also woven of dyed blue or black spruce roots, as well as several plain twined rows just below the rim of the basket and along sides of lid; Wide band around mid-section of basket is woven entirely of dyed blue or black spruce roots, oversewn on the exterior in a false embroidery technique with undyed bear grass leaves in diamond and triangle shapes, forming a negative diamond network pattern; Remnants of 2 twined spruce root handles are located on interior of basket just above primary design band.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 19.5, Rim Diam = ca. 16.0, Max Diam = 17.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0051   CAS 1986-0004-0051; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Large deep round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Base of basket is woven in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting, with single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides; Sides are woven entirely in plain twining; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven of dyed spruce roots and undyed and dyed bear grass leaves; Designs on base consist of 2 concentric bands wherein the twined rows are woven of dyed green spruce roots; The row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides is woven of dyed blue (?) spruce roots; Two wide plain twined bands woven of dyed blue (?) spruce roots encircle sides of basket, separated by plain bands; Each of the blue bands has single row upper and lower red framing lines, and each is oversewn on exterior in false embroidery technique with bear grass leaves, showing orange and red arrows (alternating in colors and pointing up or down) that are outlined in partial triangles and rectangles in undyed bear grass; Plain band between primary bands is also decorated on exterior in false embroidery design of elongated terraced motifs in orange, green, and black; Plain bands above and below dyed blue bands each contain a narrow red band woven of dyed spruce roots in plain twining, and narrow plain twined band just below rim mixes dyed red and black spruce roots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 24.7, Max Diam = ca. 29.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0064A,B   CAS 1986-0004-0064A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tsimshian
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Central coastal area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1917
Collection Name N/A
Materials Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Raffia grass leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides with high, indistinct shoulder, along with corresponding round, flat-topped lid with low sides that fit down over the basket's rim, and a short coil-wrapped loop handle in center; Starts of both basket and lid are woven in simple plaiting technique, then remainder of both pieces are woven in plain twining technique; Warp and primary weft material is cedar bark strands; Secondary weft material (used on base and in center of lid only) is rye grass stems; Designs are woven in plain twining technique on base by using rye grass as one of the fibers in each pair of weft fibers, producing series of spokes that radiate out from center; Band of 6 contiguous eagle figures with outstretched wings encircles sides of basket, all woven in false embroidery technique, using undyed bear grass leaves for the eagle's head, neck, and tail, dyed dark brown raffia grass leaves for its torso, and dyed maroon raffia grass leaves for its wings; Center area of lid is woven entirely in rye grass stems, then with combination of rye grass and cedar bark, producing series of spiral lines that radiate outward, all woven in plain twining; A band of alternating light and dark rectangles, woven in false embroidery using undyed bear grass leaves and dyed brown raffia grass leaves respectively, encircles perimeter of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Rim Diam = 15.5, Max Diam = 18.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0068   CAS 1986-0004-0068; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique except for single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides and along rim; Warp and weft material is spruce roots; Designs are woven of dyed black bear grass leaves in a false embroidery technique, and consist of 2 narrow parallel bands around sides of basket, each comprising a rectilinear meandering motif; Wefts on lower half of basket are darker than on the upper half and may have been selected for decorative effect.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.4, Max Diam = 11.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0004-0069A,B   CAS 1986-0004-0069A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Area near Klukwan, Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and vertical sides, along with corresponding round lid with low sides that fit over rim of basket and very wide, squat domed knob handle on top; Basket and lid are woven entirely in plain twining technique, except for single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides of basket and along juncture of top and sides of lid; Separate piece sewn with thread on the underside of the knob handle is woven in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting; Warp and weft material throughout basket and lid is spruce roots; Designs are woven of dyed black bear grass leaves in a false embroidery technique and consists of rectilinear meandering band around mid-section of basket and series of small triangles around rim of knob handle; Row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides includes one dyed black spruce root fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Rim Diam = 6.5, Max Diam = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0007-0002   CAS 1986-0007-0002; Strap
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Strap
Culture Australian Aborigine, Anindilyakwa Tribe
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Community: Angurugu; Island: Groote Eylandt
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 106.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0009-0001   CAS 1986-0009-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Cahuilla
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Riverside, CA
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems; Palm (?) leaves
Description Round bowl shaped basket with flat base and short, flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation in spaced-stitch technique; No design.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Max Diam = 53.0
Catalog Number CAS 1986-0010-0001   CAS 1986-0010-0001; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots or sourberry (Rhus trilobata) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Commercial boot laces; Commercial wool
Description Baby carrier consisting of flat, rectangular backboard and hooped sun shade; Woven in diagonal twining with coil wrapping around rim; Boot laces looped along sides and woven sash belt allow for tying baby into carrier; Designs are in redbud and consist of alternating bands of exposed warps with twined bands, the latter alternating interior and exterior surfaces of split redbud; Carriers of this type are known as receiving cradles and are made before a child's birth and thus are lacking in gender-specific designs on the protective arch; Such cradles would be used for a baby's first three or four months, until he or she outgrew it.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.0, Width = 31.5, Length = 66.6
Catalog Number CAS 1986-0010-0002   CAS 1986-0010-0002; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Fresno
Other Geographic Data North Fork Mono Rancheria
Maker's Name Minnie McDonald (Pa-A-Nigh) (1873-1967)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Buckskin; Acrylic yarn
Description Baby carrier with flat spatulate back with double layer of warp rods woven together in diagonal twining technique in pattern of vertical zigzags; Sun shade and supporting arch are also woven in spaced, diagonal twining with parallel bands and zigzag designs; Narrow warp-faced sash woven of black, lavender, and lime green yarn is crisscrossed through buckskin lace loops along lateral sides of cradleboard; Zigzag designs indicate this cradleboard was made for female baby; This type of carrier would be the second of several cradles used by a baby, this one being of sturdier construction than the first and woven with a full protective hood and gender-specific designs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.0, Width = 38.0, Length = 81.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0010-0003   CAS 1986-0010-0003; Gambling tray basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Gambling tray basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Fresno
Other Geographic Data Jose Basin region
Maker's Name Jenny Beecher
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1965
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Large, round gambling tray with a wide flat base and a low, slightly upturned rim; Tray is woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is deer grass stems and weft material is sedge roots; Designs are woven of dyed black bracken fern roots and consist of 3 concentric bands of solid diamonds.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.2, Max Diam = 48.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0010-0004   CAS 1986-0010-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round cooking basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs consist of 2 wide parallel bands around sides, each of which has a wide, negative zigzag pattern.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.0, Max Diam = 35.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0010-0005   CAS 1986-0010-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1965
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides, curving slightly inward toward rim; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs are in redbud and dyed bracken fern roots and consist of a cross-like motif with central diamond, the whole motif repeated 7 times around sides of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 20.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0010-0006   CAS 1986-0010-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1965
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with base side and flaring sides; Coiled on a bundle foundation; Designs are in dyed bracken fern root and consist of lower band of solid diamonds and upper zigzag band, both bands broken into 4 segments by 2 vertical columns of diamonds and by 2 pairs of vertical zigzags.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.4, Max Diam = 27.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0010-0007   CAS 1986-0010-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data North Fork Mono Rancheria
Maker's Name Susan Johnson (1874 / 1876-1966)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1965
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs consist of 2 wide parallel zigzags in redbud, outlined in bracken fern root.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Max Diam = 30.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0010-0008   CAS 1986-0010-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Fresno
Other Geographic Data City: Auberry
Maker's Name Maggie Marvin
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round mush boiler basket with flat base and slightly curving, flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Design consists of a wide, terraced zigzag band in redbud, outlined in bracken fern root, that rises and falls in diagonal segments as it encircles the basket; 2 segments of an identical and parallel band fill spaces above the primary design band.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.6, Max Diam = 35.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0010-0009   CAS 1986-0010-0009; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Annie Anderson (Marvin)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Chaparral shoot
Description Scoop-shaped winnowing basket with reinforcing rod around rim; Woven primarily in open, diagonal twining with wrapped coil stitch around rim; Design consists of alternating bands of exposed warp rods with rows of open twining, as well as alternating interior and exterior surfaces of split redbud shoots in adjacent rows of twining.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.2, Width = 38.9, Length = 40.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0012-0001   CAS 1986-0012-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Central Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino
Other Geographic Data Town: Manchester, Point Arena area
Maker's Name Flora White Scarioni (19 Aug. 1886-11 December 1969)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Shallow round basket with wide, flat base and vertical sides that slope inward toward rim, forming wide mouth; woven in one-rod coiling; Design is in bracken fern root and includes 13-petal floral pattern on base, band of 15 paired triangles on lower side, band of 15 diamonds on upper side, and 15 rectangles (insect trails) around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Rim Diam = 18.0, Max Diam = 25.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0012-0002   CAS 1986-0012-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Central Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino
Other Geographic Data Town: Manchester, Point Arena area
Maker's Name Flora White Scarioni (19 Aug. 1886-11 December 1969)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round, very shallow bowl-shaped basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward at rim, forming very wide mouth; Woven in single-rod coil; Design is in dyed bracken fern root and consists of 12 rectangular units arranged in an undulating band on the base; 6 terraced lines on sides of basket spiral up from base to rim (deer back pattern).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Rim Diam = 15.5, Max Diam = 22.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0012-0003   CAS 1986-0012-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Central Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino
Other Geographic Data Town: Manchester, Point Arena area
Maker's Name Flora White Scarioni (19 Aug. 1886-11 December 1969)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Enamel paint
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve in toward rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Design in dyed bulrush includes 5 reversed "F" shapes on base and band of open, terraced diamonds around sides; Weft fibers in 2 coils of each diamond shape were painted pale green after basket was woven.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Rim Diam = 5.1, Max Diam = 6.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0012-0004   CAS 1986-0012-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Central Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino
Other Geographic Data Town: Manchester, Point Arena area
Maker's Name Flora White Scarioni (19 Aug. 1886-11 December 1969)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Glass seed beads
Description Oval basket with flat base and short, vertical sides; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs are done in black beads that are woven in with the weft and include 4 triangles on base and band of 8 truncated, open diamond shapes around rim, all on background of white beads.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.1, Width = 8.0, Rim Diam = 12.0, Length = 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0014-0001   CAS 1986-0014-0001; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Kalinga
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood (bamboo?); Plant fiber; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.2, Max Diam = 12.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0014-0002   CAS 1986-0014-0002; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Bontoc Igorot
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber; Boar tusks; Cotton cord; Thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Max Diam = 15.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0014-0003   CAS 1986-0014-0003; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Bontoc Igorot
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber; Boar tusks; Teeth (canine); Shell button; Cotton cord; Paper
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Max Diam = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1987-0001-0001   CAS 1987-0001-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round basket with flat base and deep, flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include small solid black round motif in center of base, and band of 4 standing male figures alternating with 4 baskets or other containers holding a plant; Final rim coil is decorated with a diagonal overstitch of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Max Diam = 16.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1987-0003-0072   CAS 1987-0003-0072; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chippewa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Minnesota
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Northeast Minnesota
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Birch (Betula sp.) bark; Willow (?) (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Small basket fashioned from single sheet of birch bark that has been cut and folded to form a rectangular base with 2 short and 2 long side flaps, all of which are folded up, overlapped, and stitched up the sides in a split stitch technique, using split willow (?) shoots; Exterior side of bark sheet is turned to inside of basket; Sides of basket slope inward as they rise toward the round rim; Rim is reinforced with additional rod around its exterior which is coil-wrapped with additional split willow (?) shoots; Cluster of oak leaves is lightly incised on two sides of basket and painted or stained dark brown, as is the exterior base and the two short side flaps.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.5, Depth = 12.3, Rim Diam = 9.0, Length = 14.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1987-0004-0001A,B   CAS 1987-0004-0001A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Passamaquoddy
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Maine
County Washington?
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Sweet grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.7, Max Diam = 20.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1987-0005-0001   CAS 1987-0005-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round bowl with flat base and rounded, flaring sides, woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Warp material is whole peeled willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and consist of a black circular area at center, from which 6 terraced bars radiate outward diagonally to a checkerboard band around the lower sides; Two 5-point stars (1 inside the other) on side of basket are formed by network of three terraced lines whose uppermost points terminate in black truncated triangles that are pendant from rim; Final rim coil is woven entirely in devil's claw; Overall design is extremely well executed and balanced.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Max Diam = 30.8
Catalog Number CAS 1987-0009-0001   CAS 1987-0009-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Panamint Shoshone (Timbisha Shoshone)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Inyo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Tree yucca [Joshua tree] (Yucca brevifolia) roots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven on 3-rod coil; Design is in yucca roots and devil's claw and consists of 4 vertical columns of stacked parallelograms, outlined along sides by black zigzag lines, all between black upper and lower framing lines; 7 units of alternating dark and light fibers decorate the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.1, Max Diam = 25.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1987-0009-0002   CAS 1987-0009-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Mission, Saboba, Cahuilla
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Riverside, San Diego
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Oval basket with flat base and curved sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Designs include open 5-point star pattern on base (extends up on lower sides) and band of small tick marks around mid-section.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Width = 14.7, Length = 19.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1987-0009-0003   CAS 1987-0009-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Wintu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Shasta, Trinity
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round mush boiler basket with flat base, low shoulder, and deep, inward-sloping sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base and at rim; Designs are in full-twist overlay consist of 5 multi-lined zigzag motifs (in maidenhair fern on bear grass background) that rise diagonally from low shoulder to rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.3, Rim Diam = 18.8, Max Diam = 23.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1987-0009-0004   CAS 1987-0009-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Panamint Shoshone (Timbisha Shoshone)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Inyo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1915
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven on 3-rod bundle; Design is in bulrush root and consists of 5 columns of stacked triangles alternating with constricted rectangular motifs, all framed above and below by single black band; 5 areas of light and dark ticking decorate the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Max Diam = 23.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1987-0009-0005   CAS 1987-0009-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yuki
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Trinity
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Deep, round bowl-shaped basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Design consists of 4 concentric bands, each 4 coils wide and consisting of alternating dark (redbud) and light (willow) segments framed above and below by solid dark (redbud) lines.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Max Diam = 35.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1987-0009-0006   CAS 1987-0009-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yuki
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Trinity
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and gently curved and flaring sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs are in redbud and consist of pair of plain concentric bands on base and 2 pairs of plain, concentric bands on the sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.4, Max Diam = 39.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1987-0009-0007   CAS 1987-0009-0007; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Mission / Serrano
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots or sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round shallow tray with flat base and flaring sides; Coiled on bundle foundation; Design is in dyed juncus rush leaves and consists of 7-point open star pattern with open center and outer framing line.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Max Diam = 44.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0007-0001   CAS 1988-0007-0001; Fish trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish trap basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Bosmun, on the Bosngum River, a tributary of the Ramu River
Maker's Name Simi
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Rim Diam = 47.5, Max Diam = 52.6, Length = ca. 112 .0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0007-0002   CAS 1988-0007-0002; Fish trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish trap basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Bosmun, on the Bosngum River, a tributary of the Ramu River
Maker's Name Simi
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Rim Diam = 31.5, Max Diam = 46.4, Length = ca. 113.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0007-0003   CAS 1988-0007-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Zukin, on the Ramu River just opposite Bunapas Mission
Maker's Name Bandan
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 42.7, Max Diam = 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0007-0004   CAS 1988-0007-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Usema, on the Ramu River East of Bunapas Mission
Maker's Name Lona
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 36.4, Length = 41.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0008-0001   CAS 1988-0008-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chukchansi Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data Sierra Nevada Foothills
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Native basket grass stems or non-native wild oats stems; Cotton string; Coot feathers; Wool yarn; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Willow (Salix sp.) shoot
Description Round “string” basket with flat base and curved, vertical sides; Woven in an unusual bound technique that is technically different from both coiling and twining; Numerous pairs of strings radiate out from the center and bind successive passes of a foundation coil together, with one string in each pair positioned on the workface while the other wraps around the foundation bundle and across the first string to form a half-knot; Additional pairs of string are added as the diameter of the basket increases; Reinforced rim is wrapped in redbud; Design in red and green wool yarn and coot feathers consists of band of 6 open diamonds, mostly in red with black upper and lower portions and green centers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.7, Max Diam = 31.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0008-0002   CAS 1988-0008-0002; Necklace
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Klamath River, Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Grace Davis (basketry), Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000) (assembly)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Ponderosa pine roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Leather; Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.), Dentalium and Olivella; Glass beads; Pine nuts
Description Single strand necklace (green, black, and clear glass beads, dentalium, olivella, and abalone shell and dyed pine nut beads) strung on monofilament line with ends of buckskin laces) and round, twined basketry medallion (on leather disc with abalone disc bead); 5 fringes (same beads as upper portion of necklace) hang pendant from lower edge of medallion.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.7, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0008-0003   CAS 1988-0008-0003; Necklace
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Hupa (copy)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Margaret Mathewson
Date of Manufacture 1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton string; Raffia; Leather; Dentalium and Olivella shell beads; Glass beads; Dyed pine nuts
Description Single strand necklace (black and white glass beads, olivella and dentalium shell beads, dyed pine nut beads) on monofilament line with leather lacing ends; Basketry-style medallion done primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining in center; Design includes black circle in center and black and white triangles around edge, forming negative center star; Beads repeated on 5 fringes.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.9, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 33.7
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0008-0004   CAS 1988-0008-0004; Key chain ornament
Category Basketry
Object Name Key chain ornament
Culture Klamath River, Yurok / Karuk / Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Deborah Mason (basketry), Vivien Hailstone (1913-2000) (assembly)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Porcupine quills; Leather; Dentalium and abalone (Haliotis sp.) shells; Glass beads; Pine nuts; Metal
Description Key chain consisting of commercial metal ring through which a leather strip is threaded and doubled over and covered with twined basketry cylinder, its ends reinforced with leather; Lower ends of leather strip form long fringes, which surround 3 additional fringes made of red and yellow glass beads, and pine nut, dentalium, and olivella shell beads; Central fringe also has abalone pendant.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0008-0005   CAS 1988-0008-0005; Basketry materials (dyed porcupine quills)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (dyed porcupine quills)
Culture unidentified California Indian
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name N/A
Date of Manufacture ca. 1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Porcupine quills
Description Approx. 55 to 60 large-diameter porcupine quills, dyed yellow with wolf moss or tree lichen; Used by basket weavers of several Northern California tribes as decorative overlay weft fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.3, Length = 6.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0008-0006   CAS 1988-0008-0006; Basketry materials (dyed woodwardia fern stems)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (dyed woodwardia fern stems)
Culture various Northern California tribes
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1987
Collection Name N/A
Materials Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Small circular bundle of inner filaments from woodwardia fern stems, dyed with alder bark.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 8.7
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0008-0007   CAS 1988-0008-0007; Basketry materials (maidenhair fern stems)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (maidenhair fern stems)
Culture various Northern California tribes
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Shasta
Other Geographic Data Hatchet Creek area
Maker's Name Margaret Mathewson
Date of Manufacture 1987
Collection Name N/A
Materials Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Bundle of maidenhair fern stems, striped of their leaves.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = ca. 49.0
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0008-0008   CAS 1988-0008-0008; Basketry materials (bear grass)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (bear grass)
Culture various Northern California tribes
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Trinity
Other Geographic Data Trinity Alps area
Maker's Name Margaret Mathewson
Date of Manufacture 1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Bundle of bear grass leaves that have been dried and bleached in sun, sorted by length, and then braided for storage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 1.9, Length = ca. 53.0
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0008-0009   CAS 1988-0008-0009; Basketry materials (conifer roots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (conifer roots)
Culture unidentified California Indian
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pine roots (Pinus ponderosa)
Description 3 flat ribbon-like sections that have been split from a larger pine root; These examples represent the first of several stages; In subsequent stages, these would be soaked and softened by running them over the edge of a knife and then split into fine threads for use as weft fibers in basket weaving.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 0.4, Length = ca. 42.5
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0008-0010   CAS 1988-0008-0010; Basketry materials (conifer roots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (conifer roots)
Culture unidentified California Indian
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Conifer (Pinus ponderosa) roots
Description Bundle of conifer roots that have been finely split and sized, for use as weft fibers in basketry medallions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.4, Length = ca. 28.0
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0008-0011   CAS 1988-0008-0011; Basketry materials (bracken fern roots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (bracken fern roots)
Culture Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera
Other Geographic Data North Fork vicinity
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Circular bundle of filaments from interior of bracken fern roots, peeled and dyed in water bath with acorns, walnuts, and rusted nails for 2 months; Wrapped in strip of loosely woven fabric; In opinion of 4 basket weavers, the white connecting tissue was not properly and completely removed from these filaments prior to the dyeing, resulting in poor color saturation.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0007   CAS 1988-0009-0007; Rain cape with backpack basket
Category Basketry; Textiles
Object Name Rain cape with backpack basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Grass; Other plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 47.0, Thickness = ca. 17.0, Length = ca. 55.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0008   CAS 1988-0009-0008; Rain cape with backpack basket
Category Basketry; Textiles
Object Name Rain cape with backpack basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Grass; Other plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 56.0, Thickness = ca. 16.0, Length = ca. 66.0
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0009-0009A,B   CAS 1988-0009-0009A,B; Backpack basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Backpack basket with lid
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.5, Width = 28.0, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0010   CAS 1988-0009-0010; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.4, Width = 31.0, Length = 12.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0011A,B   CAS 1988-0009-0011A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.0, Width = 34.0, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0012   CAS 1988-0009-0012; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Width = 20.5, Length = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0013   CAS 1988-0009-0013; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.4, Width = 13.6, Length = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0014   CAS 1988-0009-0014; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Width = 15.0, Length = 5.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0015   CAS 1988-0009-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 15.8, Length = 4.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0009-0016   CAS 1988-0009-0016; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1904-1907
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.4, Max Diam = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0014-0013   CAS 1988-0014-0013; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tebisaq, on Mahakam River (Jelau tributary)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.5, Max Diam = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0021-0003   CAS 1989-0021-0003; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0022-0001   CAS 1989-0022-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Deep round basket with flat base (now distorted) and rounded sides, woven primarily in close-spaced plain twining, with 3-strand twining on base and around rim; Exterior design is done in half-twist overlay and consists of double star motif in brown and yellow on base and triangular motif black (known as "foot" pattern) repeated 5 times on sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 21.5, Rim Diam = ca. 25.5, Max Diam = 32.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0083   CAS 1990-0001-0083; Miniature burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature burden basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970-1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Commercial leather; Metal: tin
Description Miniature conical burden basket, woven in plain twining; Warp material is whole peeled willow shoots and weft material is unpeeled split willow shoots; Warps are bent over at rim and bound into a coil that is wrapped with split willow shoots with the bark turned outward; Basket is woven primarily with the bark side of the weft turned inward, except for band around mid-section where the bark is turned outward for decorative effect; 4 commercial leather strips are attached at rim and extend down sides and under a circular leather patch that covers entire bottom of basket; Leather fringes, each terminating in a tin tinkler, are pendant from leather strips and from leather patch; Short leather carrying strap is attached to two points of rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Max Diam = 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0084   CAS 1990-0001-0084; Miniature basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket with lid
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Horsehair; Thread
Description Miniature deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides that taper gradually from the base to the rim, along with an attached round, flat-topped lid with deep interior lip that fits inside basket's mouth; Both basket and lid are woven in an open-spaced, coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Both warp and weft material is black horsehair; One edge of lid is hinged to rim of basket with length of blue thread; Basket is undecorated, except for textural effect of vertically aligned weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.6, Rim Diam = 1.0, Max Diam = 1.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0085   CAS 1990-0001-0085; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Horsehair; Glass beads
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven in close-spaced coiled technique over bundle foundation; Both warp and weft material is black horsehair; Basket is undecorated except for 10 light blue glass seed beads that are sewn around the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.1, Max Diam = 1.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0086   CAS 1990-0001-0086; Miniature basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket with lid
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Horsehair; Thread
Description Miniature jar shaped basket with flat base, expanded lower body, mid-height shoulder, and short vertical neck, along with attached round, flat-topped lid with short horsehair bail handle and deep interior lip that fits inside basket's mouth; Basket and lid are woven in open widely spaced coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is white horsehair and weft material is black horsehair; Basket is undecorated except for pattern of vertically aligned weft fibers; Weft fibers are woven into a band of "X" motifs around rim of lid; Lid is hinged to rim of basket with brown thread.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.4, Rim Diam = 0.9, Max Diam = 1.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0087A,B   CAS 1990-0001-0087A,B; Miniature basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket with lid
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Horsehair
Description Miniature round basket with flat base, expanded lower body that tapers inward gradually to midlevel height, then forms a short vertical neck, along with separate round, flat-topped lid with deep interior lip that fits down into basket's mouth; Basket and lid are woven in open, widely spaced coiled technique; Warp material is brown - black horsehair and weft material is white horsehair; Basket is undercoated except for pattern of vertically aligned weft fibers on the body and a pattern of "X" motifs around the rim; On the lid, the weft fibers form a single large multi-petal floral motif that covers the entire top of the lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.1, Rim Diam = 1.6, Max Diam = 2.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0088   CAS 1990-0001-0088; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Horsehair; Monofilament line
Description Miniature shallow, oval tray woven in an open, widely spaced coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is black horsehair and weft material is clear monofilament line; At the rim the final two coils expand outward beyond the succeeding coil to form carrying handles at either end; Basket is undecorated except for radiating pattern of aligned weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 0.6, Max Diam = 3.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0089   CAS 1990-0001-0089; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Horsehair
Description Miniature round, shallow basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in close-spaced coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material and primary weft material is black horsehair; Designs are woven of white horsehair and consists of 3 open rectangles around sides of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 0.7, Max Diam = 3.1
Catalog Number CAS 1990-0001-0090   CAS 1990-0001-0090; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Natural and dyed horsehair
Description Miniature round, shallow basket with flat base and very shallow, flaring sides, woven in close-spaced coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp and weft material is horsehair; Design is woven in colored horsehair and is the pattern of a Navajo wedding basket, showing a nearly complete red circle flanked on the inside and outside by black terraced triangles, all on a white background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 0.4, Max Diam = 2.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0091   CAS 1990-0001-0091; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane; Raffia grass leaves; Dye
Description Miniature deep round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in a close-spaced coiled technique over single rod foundation; Warp material is probably cane rod and weft material is raffia grass leaves; Designs are woven of dyed raffia grass leaves and consist of band of four standing human figures (2 men and 2 women) shown holding hands and forming circle around side of basket; Below the waist, each figure is purple and above the waist each is black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.6, Max Diam = 3.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0092   CAS 1990-0001-0092; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane; Raffia grass leaves
Description Miniature deep oval basket with flat base and wide, flaring sides, woven in close-spaced coiled technique over single rod foundation; Warp material is probably cane rods and weft material is raffia grass leaves; Designs are woven of dyed raffia grass leaves and consists of 4 vertical columns of stacked segments, in the sequence of purple, red, and green colors; Band of inverted "L" motifs encircles basket just below rim; Rim is finished in a false braid stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.3, Max Diam = 3.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0093   CAS 1990-0001-0093; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consist of terraced zigzag band that encircles sides of basket; Rim coil is decorated with widely spaced diagonal overstitch of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Max Diam = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0095   CAS 1990-0001-0095; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Nevada
County Mineral
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Irene Cline
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Thread; Seed beads
Description Round basket with flat base and curving sides that that taper inward to wide mouth; Woven entirely in coiled technique over single rod foundation; Entire exterior covered with sewn seed beads with a design of black rectilinear zigzags and diagonal bands of orange triangles (both on white background) that spiral alternately from the base to the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Rim Diam = 7.1, Max Diam = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0096   CAS 1990-0001-0096; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Mabel McKay (1907-1993)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Glass seed beads
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve in slightly at rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs on exterior are in red seed beads woven in with weft and consist of motif of 3 stacked triangles (2 triangles stacked atop 1) repeated 3 times, all on background of white beads.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.5, Rim Diam = 5.6, Max Diam = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0097   CAS 1990-0001-0097; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; California quail (Callipepla californica) top knot feathers; Clam shell (Saxidomus nutalli) beads; Glass beads
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve in at rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush consist of 4 "V" shapes, rising from base to rim; Inner edge of each "V" is decorated with 5 shell disk beads, each surmounted by red, light blue, or pink seed bead; 1 quail top knot feather located on side; Thread handle with 16 seed beads is attached to rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.1, Rim Diam = 3.1, Max Diam = 4.6
Catalog Number CAS 1990-0001-0098   CAS 1990-0001-0098; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and low, rounded sides that curve in at rim; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Designs in dyed bulrush consist of 2 bands of 4 widely spaced rectangular units each on the base, and band of staggered rectangular units around sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.7, Rim Diam = 3.9, Max Diam = 4.6
Catalog Number CAS 1990-0001-0099   CAS 1990-0001-0099; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Lake
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Mrs. Billy (probably Susie Santiago Billy / Mrs. Cruz Billy) (1885-1968)
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) feathers; Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) feathers; Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) feathers; Clam shell (Saxidomus nutalli) beads; Abalone (Haliotis sp.) shell; Cotton string
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve in slightly at rim; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Exterior is covered in featherwork, with a cross pattern (yellow meadowlark feathers in center with white, then red tanager feathers on spokes) on background of green mallard duck feathers; 2 clam shell disk beads and triangular abalone shell beads are attached just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 3.0, Rim Diam = 5.3, Max Diam = 6.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0100A,B   CAS 1990-0001-0100A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small oval basket with flat base, vertical sides, and recessed rim, along with corresponding oval, very slightly domed lid with low sides that fit over basket's rim; Basket start in center of base is woven in simple plaited technique, using a single very wide cedar bark slat for the warp and narrower slats for the weft; Outer half of the base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft, with a single row woven in 3-strand twining at the junction of the base and sides; Sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single cedar bark slat encircles top of basket, forming a recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Lid is completely woven in wrapped twining technique; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include a narrow maroon band around the lower sides of the basket and a band of 6 freestanding dark blue ducks (all face to the right) around mid-section of basket; Designs on lid include yellow oval in center encircled by dark blue band and band of 4 freestanding dark blue ducks (all face to the right) on top of lid and maroon band around sides of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 6.8, Width = 8.5, Rim Diam = ca. 11.5, Length = 11.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0101A,B   CAS 1990-0001-0101A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970-1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Raffia grass leaves; Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, flaring sides, and recessed rim, along with corresponding round, domed lid with low sides that fit over basket's rim; Warp material is rye grass stems; Basket start in center of base is woven in simple plaiting technique, using rye grass stems as both the warp and weft, followed by several rows of plain twining, using raffia grass leaves as the weft; Outer portion of base, sides, and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single narrow cedar bark splint encircles top of basket, forming the recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Designs are woven of dyed weft fiber and include single-row parallel bands in pale green, bright pink, and bright green around lower side of basket and two purple dugout canoes, each carrying four men; Several motifs are positioned between the canoes, but they are too faded to identify; Designs on lid include purple circle in center with appended green and pink triangles, encircled by band of small pink and green triangles on top of lid, and parallel pink and green bands on sides of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Rim Diam = 5.1, Max Diam = 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0102   CAS 1990-0001-0102; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Base of basket is woven in alternating rows of plain twining and simple plaiting, with single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of base and sides; Sides are woven in plain twining technique, ending with another single row of 3-strand twining along the rim; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves in a false embroidery technique and consist of a band of dark brown triangles arranged to form a negative zigzag band around the lower sides, and a similar band around the upper sides; Encircling the middle of the basket is a band of blue parallelograms that are stacked in a zigzag fashion; Each of the rows of 3-strand twining include 1 dyed red bear grass fiber; 3-strand braided bail handle (2 undyed and 1 dyed red bear grass fibers) is attached at interior of rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Max Diam = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0103A,B   CAS 1990-0001-0103A,B; Miniature basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Miniature round basket with flat base and slightly flared sides, along with corresponding round domed lid with inside lip that fits inside basket; Warp material is cedar bark; Start of basket on base is woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark for both the warp and weft; Outer portion of base and entire sides of basket and top of lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Lip on interior of lid appears to be woven in plain twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft with a single cedar bark slat threaded in and out of the warps for additional structural support; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include a narrow green band framed above and below by a dashed brown band around the mid-section of the basket; Design on lid includes concentric bands in pale green, red, yellow, and brown on top of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.4, Max Diam = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0104A,B   CAS 1990-0001-0104A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, slightly flared sides, and recessed rim, along with corresponding round, flat-topped lid with low sides that fit over the basket's rim; Warp material throughout basket and lid is cedar bark; Center area of basket's base is woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark slats for both warp and weft; Outer portion of base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; All designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include composite yellow and purple band around lower sides and band of 5 free-floating red dugout canoes (3 carry 1 man, 2 carry 2 men) around mid-section of basket; Designs on lid include large purple floral motif with serrated edges in center of lid, on a yellow background and encircled by pair of parallel red bands on top of lid, and pair of parallel purple bands along rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Rim Diam = 8.8, Max Diam = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0001-0105A,B   CAS 1990-0001-0105A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka)
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, flaring sides, and recessed rim, along with a round, slightly domed, and probably mismatched lid with low sides that fit over the basket's rim; Warp material in both the basket and lid is grass stems; Entire basket and lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single cedar bark slat encircles top of basket, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Weaving above rim slat is done in plain twining, using grass stems as the weft; All designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include wide band around mid-section of basket that contains elongated diagonal zigzags in alternate colors of yellow and dark blue, between narrow green framing lines; Designs on lid include large dark blue circle with serrated outer edges in center of lid, encircled by composite yellow and orange band on top of lid and composite yellow and dark blue band along rim; Designs and colors of lid do not match those of basket, suggesting the two were not woven as matching pieces.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Rim Diam = 8.9, Max Diam = 9.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0002-0001   CAS 1990-0002-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River or Maidu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Wife of Charley___
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven primarily in plain twining with braiding on upper sides and secondary braiding around lower exterior sides; No decorative design.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Max Diam = 33.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0002-0002   CAS 1990-0002-0002; Wall pocket basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Wall pocket basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data Eureka area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and straight sides, woven primarily in open-spaced, plain twining on base with wide areas of exposed warp on sides; Warps extended on one side, forming backboard with 2 hopper-like pockets; Design in maidenhair fern and bear grass includes two narrow bands around sides; Rim edges are bundled and wrapped in bear grass and woodwardia and maidenhair ferns; Baskets of this type were called wall pockets, a Victorian era device hung on the wall to hold mail and other papers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.0, Depth = 15.6, Rim Diam = 16.5, Max Diam = 156.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0001-0001   CAS 1991-0001-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Mary Vantura (or Vanturu)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves
Description Round tray with wide flat base and very shallow flaring sides, woven in close-spaced and split stitch coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and weft material is split sun bleached yucca leaves; Center of basket is woven in close-spaced stitches for several coils, and remainder of base is woven split stitches that form a design of spaced lines that radiate outward to juncture of base and sides; Design on sides consists of 11 blocks of closely spaced split stitches and a long single stitch diagonally spanning the space between adjacent blocks.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Max Diam = 28.5
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0001-0002   CAS 1991-0001-0002; Rattle
Category Basketry; Musical Instruments
Object Name Rattle
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Basketry; Wood; Feathers; Metal; Cotton thread; Paint
Description Basketry rattle of beehive shape woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation and topped with feathers; White and black geometric designs are woven on a yellow background; Wooden handle is inserted into one end of rattle and painted white; Short cotton string loop is threaded through handle.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.0, Length = 16.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0001-0003   CAS 1991-0001-0003; Basket tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket tray
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Wade Hampton
Other Geographic Data Village: Scammon Bay
Maker's Name Dorothy Tom
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Round basketry tray with flat base and very low, flaring sides; Woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is natural and dyed rye grass leaves; Design consists of concentric bands in natural, black, and red colors in center of basket; Remaining design field is divided in pie-shaped sectors, with the colors alternating between red and black in adjacent sectors, resulting in two wide concentric bands in red and black, separated by natural colored concentric bands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.3, Max Diam = 23.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0001-0004A,B   CAS 1991-0001-0004A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Wade Hampton
Other Geographic Data Village: Scammon Bay
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small, deep round basket with flat base and straight sides that taper in slightly toward the rim; Corresponding domed lid is tight fitting, with short lip and round knob handle; Both basket and lid are woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; Designs on sides of basket are woven of dyed rye grass leaves and consist of 3 broken bands with paired blocks of red and green on natural colored ground; Lid is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Rim Diam = 4.1, Max Diam = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0001-0005   CAS 1991-0001-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus; Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Raffia
Description Round flat bottomed, open weave basket with cowrie shells in center and around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Max Diam = 34.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0001-0006   CAS 1991-0001-0006; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus; Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Raffia
Description Round basketry plaque constructed of dark brown wrapped splints forming foundation for openwork, plaited floral designs; 6 cowrie and 1 unidentified shell in center.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.4, Max Diam = 32.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0008-0001   CAS 1991-0008-0001; Duck decoy
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Duck decoy
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Nevada
County Churchill
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Davin George
Date of Manufacture 12 April 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems
Description Decoy in the shape of a sitting duck, made of tule rush fibers that have been folded, twined and trimmed to appropriate shape; When used for hunting purposes and placed in the water, this form would be covered with a skin of an actual duck to attract other ducks; Artist’s signature “Davin George” and date “4-12-86” are printed in ink on underside.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.0, Width = 12.2, Length = 37.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0008-0002   CAS 1991-0008-0002; Duck decoy
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Duck decoy
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Nevada
County Churchill
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Davin George
Date of Manufacture 12 April 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems
Description Decoy in the shape of a sitting duck, made of tule rush fibers that have been folded, twined and trimmed to appropriate shape; When used for hunting purposes and placed in the water, this form would be covered with a skin of an actual duck to attract other ducks; Artist’s name “Davin George” and date “4-12-86” are printed in ink on underside.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.9, Width = 12.3, Length = 37.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0010-0001   CAS 1991-0010-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Very large, deep round basket with small diameter flat base and rounded sides that rise to a very wide mouth; Basket is woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft materials is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include large solid black round area that covers entire base and lower sides of basket; Design on mid- and upper sides of basket comprises 6 paired columns of diagonally stacked squares which first rise in one direction, then turn in the opposite direction; Individual squares on one side of each column are joined by horizontal lines to a square in the next adjacent column (either higher or lower) forming an overall terraced pattern; Final rim coil is woven entirely of black devil's claw; Single small loop woven of devil's claw is sewn to upper exterior side of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.7, Max Diam = 58.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0010-0002   CAS 1991-0010-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round basket with narrow diameter base and rounded sides that rise to a very wide mouth; Basket is woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include a large solid black round area that covers entire base, with 5 pendant triangles around its edges, forming a 5-point star motif; Each point of the star extends outward with a diagonal line which then turns horizontally; Narrow rectilinear meandering line parallels central motif and its extensions, and remaining areas are filled with 5 larger black triangles that are pendant from the rim and also include horizontal extensions; Final rim motif is woven entirely of black devil's claw; Rectangular metal belt buckle is woven into upper exterior side of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.4, Max Diam = 39.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0010   CAS 1991-0011-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Wire
Description Rectangular plaited basket with flat base and straight sides, one of which is woven higher than rim and folded over to form lid; Woven of wide pandanus strips inside and of various sized strips outside; Braided handle over wire core passes under bottom of basket, forming two loops at top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.7, Width = 31.9, Depth = 20.5, Length = 16.0
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0011-0011   CAS 1991-0011-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Wire
Description Rectangular plaited basket with flat base and straight sides, one of which is woven higher than rim and folded over to form lid; Woven of wide pandanus strips inside and of various sized and colored strips outside; Decorated with supplemental wrapped stitch on exterior and on lid; Braided handle over wire core (?) is attached at two points on rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.8, Width = 27.0, Depth = 15.0, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0017   CAS 1991-0011-0017; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Okinawa
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Wide-brimmed hat, woven inside and outside of bamboo (?) splints in an open-weave, lattice pattern over a paper core; Outermost portion of top surface is woven in wicker weave and rim is finished in coiled stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Max Diam = 51.0, Length = N/A

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0012-0001A,B   CAS 1991-0012-0001A,B; Baby carrier with liner
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier with liner
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country New Caledonia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tiedanit (near Hienghene)
Maker's Name Marie Hyanounite
Date of Manufacture 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo (?); Banyan root fiber; Pandanus (?) fiber
Description A: Roughly rectangular mat woven of narrow bamboo strips in open wickerwork and bound around edges with bundled banyan root fiber; Two braided straps of banyan root fiber tied to edges, passing under foundation mat; B: Roughly rectangular mat woven in closed twill pattern (2/2) and having self-binding selvage along three sides; Used to pad interior of baby carrier (A).
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=3.5, Width = A=31.0; B= 26.0, Length = A=67.4; B=59.0
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0012-0002A,B   CAS 1991-0012-0002A,B; Baby carrier with liner
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier with liner
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country New Caledonia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tiedanit (near Hienghene)
Maker's Name Marie Hyanounite
Date of Manufacture 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo (?); Banana plant fiber; Banyan root; Aloe plant fiber; Pandanus leaves
Description A: Roughly rectangular mat woven of narrow bamboo strips in open wicker work technique; Edges wrapped in bundled banana plant that is wrapped in white banyan root and bound with aloe fiber (?) cordage; Two braided aloe fiber carrying straps are tied to edging and pass under foundation mat; B: Roughly rectangular mat woven in closed twill pattern (mostly 2/2 with two areas of 3/3) with self-binding selvages along three sides; Used to pad interior of CAS 1991-0012-0002A.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Width = 38.0, Length = 55.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0002-0001   CAS 1992-0002-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round and very wide basket with flat base and sides that rise vertically to mid-height then flare outward slightly to a very wide mouth; Basket is woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include solid black round motif in center of base and solid black line around perimeter of base; Design on sides consists of 6 columns of 4 open terraced diamonds stacked vertically, extending from juncture of base and side all the way to rim; Final rim coil is decorated with diagonal overstitch of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.7, Max Diam = 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0004-0008   CAS 1992-0004-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Area to south and southwest of Tucson
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Oval basket with flat base and slightly flared sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is split sun bleached yucca leaves; Design is woven of black devil's claw pods and consists of rectilinear zigzag line that encircles midsection of basket; Final rim coil is woven of alternate yucca and devil's claw weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Width = 16.2, Length = 24.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0004-0009   CAS 1992-0004-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round basket with flat base and lightly flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Pair of small coil-wrapped loop handles are attached at rim; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include a small solid black round motif in center of base, enclosed within an open 4-arm cross shape; Complex rectilinear meander pattern comprising 5 parallel lines, including both horizontal and diagonal segments, encircles the sides of the basket; Final rim coil is woven entirely of black devil's claw pods.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.9, Max Diam = 24.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0004-0010   CAS 1992-0004-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round basket with rounded base and sides, rising to a very wide mouth; Basket is woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Single loop covering 3 coils is woven on one upper side; Basket is completely without design, except for large rim section that has been natively repaired by replacing the damaged section with a section from a second basket that originally had an indeterminate geometric design woven of black devil's claw pods.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.9, Max Diam = 24.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0006-0001A,B   CAS 1992-0006-0001A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Aniline dyes
Description Round basket with flat base, vertical sides, high shoulder, and recessed rim, along with corresponding round, flat-topped lid with low sides that fit over the basket's rim; Base of basket is primarily woven in over 2/under 2 diagonal plaiting technique, using cedar bark slats as both the warp and weft; Perimeter of base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft, and with several whole bear grass leaves threaded in and out of the warps around the midsection; Single cedar bark slat encircles top of basket, forming a recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include composite purple and yellow band around lower sides of basket and band of 3 swimming black ducks and one black dugout canoe (with 3 men inside) around mid-section; Designs on lid include large yellow round motif in center, encircled by black band on top of lid and composite purple and yellow band along rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Rim Diam = 12.2, Max Diam = 14.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0006-0002A,B   CAS 1992-0006-0002A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Oval shaped basket with flat base and straight sides, base start is plaited cedar, then twined cedar; Sides wrapped crossed warp bear grass over cedar warps; Red, yellow and purple band along bottom and band of 2 whales (?) and 2 boats (?) around mid-section; Matching lid has maroon and blue center with blue, purple and pink border; Rim band is red, yellow, and purple.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Width = 8.7, Rim Diam = 11.1, Length = 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0006-0003   CAS 1992-0006-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel
Other Geographic Data Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Sea mammal skin; Sea mammal intestine
Description Round coiled basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; Next to last coil is coil-wrapped and encircles basket in openwork zigzag fashion, fastened to the preceding coil and the final rim coil at each angled point; Design around upper sides of basket consists of terraced zigzag pattern and crosses formed by short lengths of sea mammal intestine (possibly dyed red) and natural black sea mammal skin woven in imbrication technique.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Max Diam = 22.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0006-0004A,B   CAS 1992-0006-0004A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Bethel
Other Geographic Data Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Sea mammal skin; Sea mammal intestine
Description Large round basket with flat base, rounded sides, and wide shoulder that slopes inward to a wide mouth; Corresponding doomed lid has short lip and small, flat-topped knob handle; Both basket and lid are woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is rye grass stems and weft material is rye grass leaves; Designs are woven of imbrication technique, using black sea mammal skin and dyed (?) brown sea mammal intestine; Designs consist of seven vertical columns of four crosses each on sides of basket, 8 small crosses on lid, and continuous ribbon-beaded band around outer edge of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.7, Rim Diam = 15.0, Max Diam = 23.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0006-0005   CAS 1992-0006-0005; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, CA; Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Twined, bottle shaped basket with conical base, expanded mid-section, high shoulder, and short neck with narrow mouth; Design bands in peeled (natural) and dyed (black) willow are located around mid-section and at shoulder; Remnants of single plant fiber loop handle remain at mid-section.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.9, Rim Diam = 4.1, Max Diam = 22.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0006-0006   CAS 1992-0006-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems, Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round basket with flat base and sides that flare out to mid-section and then gently curve in toward wide mouth; woven primarily in 2-strand twining; Designs are in maidenhair fern in full-twist overlay and consist of 2 bands, each comprising nine rectangular units with superimposed concentric diamonds (wolf's eye pattern), all on background of bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.9, Rim Diam = 19.0, Max Diam = 22.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0008-0002   CAS 1992-0008-0002; Basket tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket tray
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture May 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: bamboo splints; Weft: split pandanus leaves
Description Large shallow basket tray with flat base, shallow flaring sides, and short outward curving rim, woven entirely in an open coil technique, using pandanus weft fibers over warps of bamboo splints.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Width = 44.9, Length = 66.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0008-0024   CAS 1993-0008-0024; Basket tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket tray
Culture Malaysian
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Malaysia (Malaya)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Width = 50.0, Length = 58.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0008-0025   CAS 1993-0008-0025; Basket tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket tray
Culture Malaysian
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Malaysia (Malaya)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Width = 35.5, Length = 42.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0009-0002   CAS 1993-0009-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.2, Max Diam = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0009-0003   CAS 1993-0009-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Max Diam = 14.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0009-0004   CAS 1993-0009-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Max Diam = 15.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0001-0001   CAS 1994-0001-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round basket with wide flat base and low flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and include solid black round motif in center of base and solid black line around perimeter of base; Around the sides are 5 black triangles pendant from the base and 5 more pendant from the rim, with adjacent triangles joined together by a black "S" motif, giving the overall appearance of a negative rectilinear fret; Final rim coil is decorated with diagonal overstitch of black devil's claw pods.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Max Diam = 12.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0002-0003   CAS 1994-0002-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane; Palm fiber; Bamboo (?)
Description Rectangular basket with hinged lid, made of palm fibers sewn over a foundation of split canes; Edges of basket and lid are secured with native cordage; Decorative pattern of concentric diamonds on exterior sides of basket and exterior of lid are woven in plaited technique, using very narrow natural colored horizontal elements and dyed (red and black) vertical elements.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Width = 32.0, Depth = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0005-0001   CAS 1994-0005-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Round shallow basket with flat base on short footed pedestal and widely flaring sides, woven over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is split yucca leaves; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and consists of a continuous rectilinear fret that includes 4 internal meanders and encircles the sides of the basket; Final rim coil on basket and also on short footed pedestal are both decorated with diagonal overstitch of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Max Diam = 29.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0005-0002   CAS 1994-0005-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Kyoto
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.0, Max Diam = 36.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0005-0003   CAS 1994-0005-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Brass; Commercial cloth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 14.0, Depth = 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0005-0005   CAS 1994-0005-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0005-0007   CAS 1994-0005-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Igorot
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Luzon
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Round, flat bottomed wicker basket with flaring sides; Warps are exposed on upper portion of basket and folded back on themselves and around a rim coil; Basket is mounted on a raised, square bamboo base that is covered in a plaited mat.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.5, Max Diam = 38.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0008-0001   CAS 1994-0008-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Havasupai
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots or sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Aniline dyes
Description Round shallow basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven entirely in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is probably whole and split willow or sumac shoots and weft material is probably peeled and split willow or sumac shoots; Tapered rim is finished in false braid technique; Design is woven of dyed weft material and includes wide red band around mid-section (with ceremonial break in band outlined in black), framed below by band of three black quadrupeds (possibly horses or deer) and above by band of 7 black quadrupeds; Design is similar to that of a Navajo wedding basket, except with animal motifs in place of terraced triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.7, Max Diam = 42.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0008-0002   CAS 1994-0008-0002; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Shallow round plaque with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over large bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and aniline dyed split yucca leaves; Design consists of a large floral motif having 8 outlined terraced petals; Half of each petal is green and half is red, and all are outlined in black and woven on a natural colored background, including the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 7.0, Max Diam = 38.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0008-0003   CAS 1994-0008-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute (?)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and flared sides; Coiled on 3-rod foundation; Designs include segmented band on base in natural bracken fern roots, 3-petal floral motif that begins on base and extends to rim, and 3 pairs of open diamonds between the floral motif's petals; Floral motif and diamonds are part redbud and part natural bracken fern; Rim alternates dark and light units.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.8, Max Diam = 29.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0008-0004   CAS 1994-0008-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots
Description Shallow, round basket with rounded base and flaring sides, woven entirely in open, plain twining, with a coil-wrapped rim; No design.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Max Diam = 26.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0008-0005A,B   CAS 1994-0008-0005A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Cotton string; Commercial cloth
Description Round basket with flat bottom and inward curving sides and bowl-shaped lid; Woven primarily in plain, open twining with single row of 3-strand twining on base; Rim of basket and lid are wrapped in alternating segments of bear grass and conifer root; Bail handle made of cloth bundle wrapped with conifer root is attached on upper sides; Small latch of wrapped hazel shoots is just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Rim Diam = 13.5, Max Diam = 21.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0008-0006   CAS 1994-0008-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Deep, round basket with rounded flat base and curved sides rising to straight rim; Woven primarily in plain twining with 3-strand twining on base; Design in bear grass and maidenhair and woodwardia ferns in half-twist overlay, include concentric bands on interior base and large terraced unit (repeated 3 times) on exterior sides, framed by double lines just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.2, Max Diam = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0008-0007   CAS 1994-0008-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round conical basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven primarily in spaced, 2-strand twining, with several rows of 3-strand twining on base; Wide band around the rim is woven in close twining with half-twist overlay design of two rows of alternating positive and negative triangles; Warp rods are bent over at rim and braided.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.0, Max Diam = 47.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0008-0008   CAS 1994-0008-0008; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Native cordage
Description Round, conical burden basket with flat base woven in 3-strand twining and flaring sides woven entirely in plain twining except for single row of 3-strand twining just below rim; Designs done in half twist overlay consist of beading on lower half of basket and a wide negative vertical zigzag with serrated edges and bordered on sides with column of negative triangles around upper half; Rim is reinforced with rod placed on interior and tied with 2-ply, native cordage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.0, Max Diam = 38.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0008-0009   CAS 1994-0008-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi (?)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Large, deep, round basket with flat base and rounded, slightly in-curving sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base; Designs are in full-twist overlay and include 2 concentric bands in bear grass on base and 3 parallel, terraced diagonal zigzags flanked by solid black triangles and repeated 6 times on sides of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.0, Rim Diam = 31.5, Max Diam = 38.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0008-0010   CAS 1994-0008-0010; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Wool yarn; Commercial cloth; String
Description Baby carrier model consisting of flat rectangular backboard (slightly tapered at foot end) and woven in open plain twining technique; Curved, arching sun shade is woven in open diagonal twining with the front rim wrapped in red and black cloth; Zigzag design on sun shade is in black wool yarn and is woven in lashing stitch; Sun shade is lashed to backboard with cloth strips.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Width = 15.2, Length = 42.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0008-0011A,B   CAS 1994-0008-0011A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular basket with flat base, vertical sides, high flat shoulder, short neck, and oval mouth, along with corresponding oval, flat-topped lid with short sides that fit over the basket's rim; Warp material in basket and lid is cedar bark; Base of basket is woven in simple plaiting technique, using equal-sized cedar bark slats for both the warp and weft; Two rows of plain twining encircle the perimeter of the base; Remainder of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single wide cedar bark slat encircles top of basket, forming a short neck and oval mouth, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Twined rows above the rim slat are done in plain twining technique and use cedar bark for the weft; All designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include composite light green and purple band with widely spaced pendant purple chevrons around the mid-section of the basket, and a composite light green and purple band with a band of small contiguous purple triangles along the lower sides and along the shoulder; Design on top and sides of lid consists of 4 concentric purple bands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Width = 11.0, Length = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0008-0012A,B   CAS 1994-0008-0012A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Aleutian Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and leaves; Worsted wool yarn
Description Deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven in open plain twining on base, lower sides, and around rim and in closed plain twining on remainder of sides; A single row of 3-strand twining is located at the juncture of the base and sides; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems; Warp fibers are parallel in open plain twined areas; designs on sides are woven of worsted wool yarn in false embroidery technique and consist of central band of 9 concentric terraced diamonds in green, orange and purple or in lime green, magenta, and purple; Above and below are bands of 9 checkerboard rectangles each in colors of dark blue, light blue and purple or in dark blue, yellow and purple; All 3 design bands are framed above and below by double rectilinear meandering lines, one in black and the other in rust brown; Matching domed lid has low side that overlaps rim of basket and low wide flat-topped knob handle, all woven in closed plain twining with single row of 3-strand twining along juncture of shoulder and side; Designs are similar to those on basket but in different color combinations.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.0, Max Diam = ca. 28.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0008-0013A,B   CAS 1994-0008-0013A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Aleut
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Worsted wool yarn; Seal gut
Description Rectangular basket with flat base and vertical sides, apparently woven around framework that includes structural bars along all edges and upright corner supports; Warp and weft material is rye grass stems and the underlying framework is an unidentified wood; Basket is woven primarily in closed plain twining, with a row of 3-strand twining along the top and bottom of each side panel; Warp or weft fibers pass over or behind side frame bars or corner uprights before continuing in their respective roles on adjacent panel; Rim is everted and forms flat shoulder; Pair of short bail handles are attached to loops on long sides of rim opposite each other; Designs on sides of basket are woven of worsted wool yarn and white seal gut in false embroidery technique and consist of bands of concentric terraced diamonds in colors of pink and blue or pink and brown, all between upper and lower framing lines of black and white rectangles(on lower line) or brown and white rectangles (on upper line) along dashed pink line; Matching rectangular lid is woven and decorated similarly to basket, with additional framework bar running down center length; Single loop on edge of basket is similar to those on basket, but no indication if or how lid was attached.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Width = 15.7, Length = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0010-0001A,B   CAS 1994-0010-0001A,B; Burden basket with carrying strap
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket with carrying strap
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Canvas belt; Native cordage (?)
Description Conical burden basket with flat base and flaring walls; Woven primarily in open, 2-strand twining with several rows of 3-strand twining on base; Warp rods are crossed several rows below rim and bent over and braided at the rim; 2 canvas loops are attached to upper sides of basket, through which a hand woven tumpline (CAS 1991-0010-0001B) of string and native cordage could be attached.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.5, Max Diam = 45.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0010-0002   CAS 1994-0010-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi (?)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves or Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves (?); Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with semi-flat base and sides that flare out on lower half then rise vertically to rim; Woven in plain twining with 2 rows of lattice twining on underbody; Designs are in full-twist overlay and consist of concentric bands in bear grass on base and motif of 3 parallel vertical lines flanked by triangles repeated 5 times on sides, all on cattail leaves or bear grass (?) background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.7, Max Diam = 19.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0010-0003   CAS 1994-0010-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Oregon
County Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base, flaring sides and scalloped rim; Ends of warps are looped over at rim and secured by final row of twining; Woven in 2-strand twining with single row of 3-strand twining at outer edge of base; Designs are in 2-strand twining and consist of circular area with alternating light and dark brown blocks on base and motif of 5 diagonally stacked parallelograms repeated 4 times on sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Max Diam = 21.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0010-0004   CAS 1994-0010-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Oregon
County Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves or Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves (?); Dyed porcupine quills
Description Oval basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven in 2-strand twining on tule cordage warps; Warps folded over and secured with final row of twining; Designs on sides in full-twist overlay include motif of 4 parallelograms stacked diagonally (each contain a square, rectangle, or diamond) repeated 6 times, narrow band above parallelograms, and band of triangles pendant from rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Max Diam = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0010-0005   CAS 1994-0010-0005; Basket or hat
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket or hat
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Oregon
County Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves; Ribbon
Description Round basket or woman's hat with rounded base and flaring sides; Woven in 2-strand twining over tule cordage foundation; Designs in 2-strand twining include circular design on base and single row of dyed (red) weft and 3 bands of negative squares on sides; Squares in uppermost band have slits at their ends, through which red ribbon is threaded, passing through to next slit on interior of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.6, Max Diam = 20.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0010-0006   CAS 1994-0010-0006; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Oregon
County Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves
Description Round woman’s hat with flat base and slightly rounded sides; Woven in 2-strand twining; Circular design of staggered blocks is in half-twist overlay, with the wefts floating on interior; Designs on sides are in wrapped twining and include 2 bands of stacked, paired parallelograms repeated 4 times, framed above and below by checkerboard bands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.8, Max Diam = 15.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0010-0007   CAS 1994-0010-0007; Basket or hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basket or hat
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Oregon
County Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Cattail (Typha latifolia) leaves
Description Round basket or woman's hat with flat base and rounded sides rising vertically to rim; Woven in 2-strand twining with single row of 3-strand twining at outer edge of base; Designs are in full-twist overall and include 2 parallel zigzag bands of stacked parallelograms, framed above by band of alternating brown and natural wefts and below by 4 truncated triangles connected by narrow line.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 15.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0011-0001   CAS 1994-0011-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Panamint Shoshone (Timbisha Shoshone)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Inyo
Other Geographic Data Death Valley area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1947
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides; Woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Designs include 9 butterfly motifs (3 starting on base and overlapping onto lower side, 3 on lower side, and 3 on upper sides) woven of juncus, devil's claw, or a combination of juncus and devil's claw; Rim is decorated with 3 segments of alternating dark and light weft fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.3, Max Diam = 13.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0001-0001A,B   CAS 1995-0001-0001A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Squamish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data North of Vancouver area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Natural cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Large rectangular coiled storage basket with flat base and straight sides and shouldered rim designed to fit flat lid; Design on exterior of basket consists of cross-shaped motif on each side, flanked by vertical row of half diamonds; Cross-shaped motif repeated on each end; Design on lid consists of concentric diamonds flanked by vertical row of half diamonds; Designs are done in natural and dyed cherry bark and natural bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.0, Width = 32.0, Length = 51.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0001-0002A,B   CAS 1995-0001-0002A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Squamish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data North of Vancouver area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Natural cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Large rectangular coiled basket with flat base, straight sides, and rounded corners; Shoulder and rim are designed to fit lid; Design on exterior of basket consists of two parallel terraced bands which encircle the basket; Design on lid consists of concentric diamonds; Designs are done in natural red cherry bark and natural bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.5, Width = 32.5, Length = 48.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0001-0003   CAS 1995-0001-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Squamish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data North of Vancouver area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Leather lacings
Description Deep, oval coiled basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides with rounded ends; Design on exterior consists of a doubled zigzag line in natural red cherry bark encircling basket with remaining spaces filled with bars in natural bear grass and vertical zigzags in dyed (black) cherry bark; Two small leather loops were originally located on each side several coils below the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Width = 19.0, Length = 39.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0001-0004   CAS 1995-0001-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Squamish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data North of Vancouver area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Deep, oval shaped, coiled basket with flat base and slightly flaring sides and rounded ends; Design on exterior consists of a series of large V-shaped units repeated around the sides and ends, done in natural red cherry bark and natural bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.6, Width = 20.2, Length = 31.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0001-0005A,B   CAS 1995-0001-0005A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Squamish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data North of Vancouver area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Natural and dyed cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round, coiled basket with flat base and straight sides and fitted, flanged lid with loop handle in center; Design on exterior of basket consists of 4 concentric diamond motifs (2 in natural red cherry bark and bear grass and 2 in dyed (black) cherry bark and bear grass); Design on lid consists of ribbon beading in natural and dyed (black) cherry bark.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Max Diam = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0001-0006   CAS 1995-0001-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Squamish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data North of Vancouver area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Natural cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Deep, round coiled basket with flat base and flaring sides; Design on exterior consists of network of interlocking diamonds done in natural red cherry bark and natural bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.8, Max Diam = 33.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0001-0007   CAS 1995-0001-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Squamish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data North of Vancouver area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Natural and dyed cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Small round basket with flat base and deep slightly flaring sides, woven in coiling technique over cedar splints; Warp material is split cedar splints and primary weft material is peeled and split cedar roots; Flat base is woven separately and then sewn to first coil which forms short pedestal lip; Sides are built up with individual overlapping splints rather than a single spiral splint; Designs are woven of natural (red) and dyed (black) cherry bark and natural (tan) bear grass leaves in imbrication technique and consist of wide terraced zigzag that encircles sides of basket and is composed of parallel bands of natural and dyed cherry bark and natural bear grass; 4 small terraced triangles woven in natural red cherry bark are pendant from rim; Rim is finished in running diagonal cedar root stitch over underlying red cherry bark.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.3, Max Diam = 18.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0001-0008   CAS 1995-0001-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Squamish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data North of Vancouver area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Natural and dyed cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Small round coiled basket with flat base and flaring but slightly rounded sides; Design on exterior consists of 4 concentric diamond motifs (2 in natural red cherry bark and natural bear grass and 2 in dyed (black) cherry bark and bear grass) and two rows of ribbon beading along rim (in natural red and dyed (black) cherry bark).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Max Diam = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0001-0009   CAS 1995-0001-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Squamish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data North of Vancouver area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Cedar roots; Natural and dyed cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Small round coiled basket with flat base and flaring sides; Designs on exterior consist of three bands of 4 terraced triangles each (triangles done alternately in natural red cherry bark and natural bear grass or dyed (black) cherry bark and bear grass); Rim is overstitched in both directions, producing a braided appearance.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Max Diam = 17.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0001-0010   CAS 1995-0001-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Squamish
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data North of Vancouver area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) shoots; Cedar roots; Natural and dyed cherry bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Flat round coiled tray with low, straight sides; Design on interior base consists of two concentric, 5-pointed stars, both done in natural red and dyed (black) cherry bark and natural bear grass; Design on exterior sides consists of a small concentric diamond motif repeated 10 times, done in natural and dyed cherry bark and bear grass.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Max Diam = 38.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0001-0003   CAS 1996-0001-0003; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Banguet Igorot
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Baguio
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Bamboo; Teeth (dog)
Description Man's twined hat with bands of red bamboo around sides and two pair of dog's teeth on the sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Max Diam = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0002-0001   CAS 1996-0002-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Wintu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Mother of Rhoda _______
Date of Manufacture ca. 1914-1918
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides; Woven in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base and rim and single row of lattice twining on base; Design on sides, in full-twist overlay, consists of 3 bands of black triangles on yellow bear grass background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.4, Max Diam = 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0002-0002   CAS 1996-0002-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Achumawi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Lassen
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1914-1918
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining and single row of lattice twining on base; Designs are in full-twist overlay and consist of 5 terraced zigzags (each consisting of 4 parallel black lines) rising diagonally from base to rim, and a single black band just below rim, all on yellow bear grass background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Max Diam = 14.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0002-0003   CAS 1996-0002-0003; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Woman's hat with flat base and rounded sides; Woven primarily in 2-strand twining with 3-strand twining on base and just below rim; Designs are in half-twist overlay and consist of circle with 4 radiating hooks on base, band of 4 radiating hooked units on base, 6 triangular motifs (quail top knot pattern) around sides, and 3 terraced parallelograms around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 8.5, Max Diam = ca. 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0002-0004   CAS 1996-0002-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data Area generally east of Phoenix
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round shallow tray with rounded base and very widely flaring sides, woven over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and includes a solid black round area in center with 3 spokes radiating outward, with their ends attached to large "S" motifs; Opposite end of each "S" motif connects to a large black triangle that is pendant from the rim and which encloses a small negative cross; Final rim coil is decorated with a diagonal overstitch of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.5, Max Diam = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0010-0001A,B   CAS 1996-0010-0001A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Inupiat
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County North Slope
Other Geographic Data Village: Point Hope
Maker's Name Hubert Koonook (1911-ca. 1990s)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Baleen; Ivory
Description Round basket with flat base and rounded sides, coiled on single-rod foundation with narrow wefts in spaced-stitch technique, starting with a flat ivory disk in center of base; Flat lid has a short lip and is coiled in same manner as basket, except starter piece is flanged and finial of starter piece is carved in form of standing polar bear, with facial features and paws incised and inked.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Rim Diam = 8.2, Max Diam = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0011-0001   CAS 1996-0011-0001; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) stems or willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Piñon pine (Pinus edulis) pitch; Wood
Description Large jar-shaped water bottle with concave base, rounded body, and high shoulder tapering to wide constricted neck, woven primarily in plain twining with 2 rows each of 3-strand twining at juncture of base and sides and along lower shoulder; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped; Warp rods are whole sumac or willow shoots and weft materials is peeled and split sumac or willow shoots; 3 V-shaped wooden handles are attached at shoulder with heavy weft stitches; Interior and exterior are heavily coated with brown piñon pine pitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 40.2 , Rim Diam = 16.0, Max Diam = 32.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1997-0004-0001   CAS 1997-0004-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Oregon
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base, expanded midsection, and short wide neck; Primary weaving technique is 2-strand twining with several rows of 3-strand twining on base and just below rim; Design includes star pattern on base and band of negative parallelograms around midsection; Weaving technique for designs is 2-strand and wrapped twining; Warp fibers are folded over at rim and bound under in final rows of twining; Weft fibers of designs are clipped on interior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Rim Diam = ca. 17.5, Max Diam = 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1997-0004-0002   CAS 1997-0004-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Oregon
County Klamath
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems; Bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots
Description Round basket with flat base and slightly rounded sides; Primary weaving technique is 2-strand twining with single row of 3-strand twining on outer edge of base; Warp fibers are folded over at rim and bound under in final rows of twining; Designs consist of 5 concentric bands of alternating dark and light weft fibers (2 bands on base and 3 on sides).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.8, Max Diam = ca. 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0002-0014   CAS 1998-0002-0014; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Wood; Aniline dyes
Description Diamond-shaped handheld fan, woven of narrow pandanus fiber strips in simple plaiting (over one, under one) technique; Superimposed rectangular area incorporates a border of wide pandanus fiber strip and decorative checkerboard motif of dyed (yellow) pandanus strips; Front of fan is also decorated around edges with small pinwheel motifs of dyed (yellow) pandanus fibers; Extended wooden handle is wrapped in wide pandanus strips.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.8, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 38.8
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0002-0015   CAS 1998-0002-0015; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Wood; Thread; Aniline dyes
Description Handheld fan woven of medium-width strands of pandanus fiber in plain plaiting (over one, under one) technique; Fan is diamond-shaped with rounded upper edge that is decorated with band of dyed (red, yellow, and green) fringe that is held in place with bands of plaited pandanus fibers machine sewn to front and back; Front of fan is decorated with 2 parallel rows of dyed (red) pandanus fibers that are woven in an overlay technique; Extended wooden handle is wrapped in pandanus fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0002-0016   CAS 1998-0002-0016; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Aniline dyes; Metal
Description Rectangular purse of narrow pandanus fiber strips that are woven in simple (over one, under one) plaiting technique; Bottom and side edges of purse form their own selvages; Reverse side of purse extends up and folds over front to form triangular flap; Front and back of purse are decorated with parallelograms woven of dyed (red and gray) pandanus strips that are woven in overlay technique; Braided pandanus fiber strap is woven into upper corners of purse; Small metal snap is sewn to underside of front flap.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 19.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0002-0017   CAS 1998-0002-0017; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Aniline dyes; Thread
Description Rectangular purse of pandanus fiber strips that are woven in simple (over one, under one) plaiting technique; Lower portion is woven of narrow strips and upper 5 cm are woven of medium width strips; Side edges of purse form their own selvages, while bottom edge is machine sewn together with thread; Front and back of purse are decorated with band of pink and green parallelograms and narrow pink zigzag band, woven in overlay technique; Braided pandanus fiber strap is sewn with thread inside upper corners of purse.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 20.0
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0002-0018   CAS 1998-0002-0018; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Thread; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular purse with triangular bottom edge, woven in medium-width pandanus strips in simple plaiting (over one, under one) technique; Reverse side of purse is folded over front to form triangular flap; Lower border on flap and lower borders on front and back are decorated with bands of dyed (red) pandanus fibers woven in overlay technique; Front and back are also decorated with 3 red V-shaped motifs; Braided pandanus fiber carrying strap is sewn into each upper corner of purse with thread.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.3, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0002-0020A,B   CAS 1998-0002-0020A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Unidentified grass stems; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, vertical sides and recessed rim, along with corresponding round, flat-topped lid with low sides that fit over basket's rim; Warp material in basket is cedar bark; Center of base of basket is woven in simple plaiting technique, using cedar bark as both the warp and weft, while the perimeter of the base is woven in plain twining technique, using rye grass stems as the weft; Sides of basket are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft, with a whole bear grass leaf threaded in and out of the warps around the lower sides for additional structural support and/or for decorative effect; Single cedar bark slat encircles top of basket, forming the recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Warp material in the lid is an unidentified grass stem; Lid is woven entirely in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Designs on basket and lid are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include band of small green circles around mid-section of basket and yellow center encircled by pink band on top of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.5, Rim Diam = 3.9, Max Diam = 4.2
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0004-0003   CAS 1998-0004-0003; Woodpecker trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Woodpecker trap basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono
Other Geographic Data City: Lee Vining
Maker's Name Lucy Parker (b. 1953)
Date of Manufacture 1998
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Long, narrow conical basketry trap used to catch woodpeckers; Loosely woven entirely of green willow shoots in 2-strand twining technique; Warp rods are folded over at rim and intertwined.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 48.0, Max Diam = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0005-0001   CAS 1998-0005-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Cahuilla or Diegueño
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Christopher Roman
Date of Manufacture 1998
Collection Name N/A
Materials Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Round basket with flat base, rounded sides, and wide mouth, woven in openwork twined technique with paired juncus stem wefts over mostly triple juncus stem warps; One warp in each group of 3 zigzags back and forth between adjacent pair of warps in successive rows; Warp fibers are folded over at rim to form bundle and coil-wrapped with split juncus stems.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.5, Rim Diam = 21.0, Max Diam = 33.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0005-0002A,B   CAS 1998-0005-0002A,B; Acorn storage basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Acorn storage basket with lid
Culture Kumeyaay
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist. Baja California
County
Other Geographic Data Village: San Jose de la Zorra
Maker's Name Eva Carillo
Date of Manufacture 1998
Collection Name N/A
Materials Whole and peeled willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Round acorn storage basket with flat base, rounded sides tapering toward wide mouth, and separate flat lid; Woven in widely spaced coiled technique with stripped willow shoot warps over bundle foundation of willow shoots, including leaves; Lid is woven in similar technique with several additional stripped willow shoots looped through center to serve as handle; All materials were green when basket was woven. Eva Carillo is the mother of Eva Carillo Salazar, also an accomplished weaver.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Rim Diam = 15.0, Max Diam = 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0007-0002   CAS 1998-0007-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rattan; Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.3, Max Diam = 40.7
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0009-0013A,B   CAS 1998-0009-0013A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Malaysia (Malaya) or Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Sarawak, Malaysia or Borneo, Indonesia
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark; Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.6, Max Diam = 13.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0009-0014A-I   CAS 1998-0009-0014A-I; Basket with amulets
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Basket with amulets
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Malaysia (Malaya) or Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Sarawak, Malaysia or Borneo, Indonesia
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials A-D: Wicker; Bamboo; Lacquer; Resin; E: Metal: Bronze; F: Stone or clay; G-I: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = A-D=9.5, Width = E,F=2.7, Thickness = G,H=0.9; I=0.8, Max Diam = A-D=8.6; G,I=1.4, Length = E,F=4.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0005   CAS 1998-0013-0005; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0006   CAS 1998-0013-0006; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Max Diam = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0007   CAS 1998-0013-0007; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0008   CAS 1998-0013-0008; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0014   CAS 1998-0013-0014; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Max Diam = ca. 6.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0015   CAS 1998-0013-0015; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian: Chimbu
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Paul Munum's Grandfather
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Max Diam = ca. 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1999-0006-0001   CAS 1999-0006-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Cha' Laat Hoh
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County Grays Harbor
Other Geographic Data City: Hoquiam
Maker's Name Mary K. Leitka
Date of Manufacture 1999
Collection Name N/A
Materials Split cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Raffia grass leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Square basket with flat base and vertical sides with rounded corners that rise to wide round mouth; Warp material is cedar bark; Base is woven primarily in plaited technique (over 2 / under 2), using cedar bark slats for both warp and weft; Several rows of plain twining, using rye grass stems as the weft, complete the base; Sides of basket are woven in bands of wrapped twining that use bear grass leaves and raffia leaves as the weft, alternating with bands of bear grass leaves that are threaded in and out of the warps in a ribbon beading technique; Warp ends are folded over at rim and braided; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves or raffia grass leaves and include primary band around midsection, showing 3 hunters in a canoe in pursuit of 2 black whales and 2 black sea birds, all framed above and below by lilac and yellow bands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Max Diam = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1999-0006-0002   CAS 1999-0006-0002; Basket water jar model
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar model
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Utah
County
Other Geographic Data Community: Monument Valley
Maker's Name Jeanne Begay
Date of Manufacture 1999
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Piñon pine (Pinus edulis) pitch
Description Miniature basket water jar with flat base, rounded lower body with low shoulder, and wide neck; Basket is woven entirely in open coiled technique over single rod foundation; Interior and exterior are heavily coated with dark brown piñon pine pitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.9, Rim Diam = 2.5, Max Diam = 3.2
Catalog Number CAS 1999-0009-0001   CAS 1999-0009-0001; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt
Other Geographic Data Klamath River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Willow (Salix sp.) roots; Commercial cloth ties
Description Full-sized baby carrier woven in plain, open twining technique; On sides and back of carrier the rows of twining are spaced to shows alternate areas of twining and areas of exposed warps; Rim areas are coil-wrapped; Short loops of commercial white cloth are fastened along both sides on the interior of the carrier to secure the baby in place.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 54.0, Depth = 17.5, Length = 86.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1999-0009-0002   CAS 1999-0009-0002; Burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Burden basket
Culture White Mountain Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Gila or Navajo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1992
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Leather; Metal: tin; Wire
Description Conical burden basket with concave base and widely flaring sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique; Warp material is whole, unpeeled willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Warp rods are probably clipped at rim and rim is reinforced with length of metal wire which is coil-wrapped with leather, along with final rows of twining; Designs are woven of unpeeled, split willow shoots and include two concentric bands on interior base and three parallel bands of closely spaced S-shaped motifs around sides on exterior; Exterior base is covered with piece of commercially tanned yellow leather with 4 long bands extending up sides and over rim; 2 groups of 3 leather fringes each decorate each leather band and additional fringes hang from perimeter of the patch on base; Each fringe terminates in tin tinkler.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.5, Max Diam = 36.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1999-0009-0003A,B   CAS 1999-0009-0003A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka): Ditidaht Band
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data Community: Nitinaht Lake
Maker's Name Effie "Lou" Durocher (b. 1956)
Date of Manufacture 1996
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small round basket with flat base, slightly flared sides, and recessed rim, along with corresponding round, domed lid with low sides that fit over basket's rim; Warp material in both basket and lid is unidentified grass stems; Basket start in center of base is woven in simple plaiting technique, using grass stems for both the warp and weft; Most of the base is woven in plain twining technique, using grass stems as the weft; Final few rows on base, sides of basket, and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using bear grass leaves as the weft; Single cedar bark slat encircles top of basket, forming a recessed rim, over which the warps are bent and bound into the final row of twining; Weaving above the rim slat is done in plain twining, using grass stems as the weft; All designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves and include band of 3 free-floating dark blue whales around mid-section of basket and 9-point dark green floral motif on top of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Rim Diam = 5.0, Max Diam = 5.9
Catalog Number CAS 1999-0009-0004   CAS 1999-0009-0004; Rattle
Category Basketry; Musical Instruments
Object Name Rattle
Culture Chehalis
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Hazel Pete
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Reeds; Raffia; Other plant fiber; Wire
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.6, Length = 24.8
Catalog Number CAS 1999-0009-0005   CAS 1999-0009-0005; Rattle
Category Basketry; Musical Instruments
Object Name Rattle
Culture Northwest Coast Indian
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska?
County
Other Geographic Data Northwest Coast
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Gourd; Plant fiber; Stones
Description Gourd-shaped hand-held rattle woven entirely in twined technique on flat gourd starter disc with pebbles inside; Single dark brown decorative band encircles mid-section; Elongated woven cylindrical handle extends straight upward from body of rattle.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.4, Length = 24.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1999-0011-0001   CAS 1999-0011-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Salish
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Columbia River area, west side of Cascade Range
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Split cedar (Cedrus sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Oval basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven entirely in coiled technique; Warp foundation is split cedar root bundles and weft fibers are split cedar roots; Rim coil is scalloped for decorative effect; Decorative design on exterior sides is woven in imbrication technique of natural and dyed (black) bear grass; Design consists of checkerboard zigzag line that encircles lower half of basket and 4 segments from the lower half of a second similar line that are pendant from the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.2, Max Diam = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1999-0015-0001   CAS 1999-0015-0001; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Oval-shaped winnowing basket with slightly upturned sides, very wide rounded proximal or front edge, and tapered distal end; Body of basket is woven entirely in diagonal twined technique of sedge roots over peeled willow rods; Warp rods are clipped at distal end and either clipped at proximal end or folded over and continue as weft fibers in final row of twining; Entire rim is reinforced with several peeled willow rods and coil-wrapped; 3 parallel design bands comprising alternating stacked triangles and a short diagonal line are woven in redbud shoots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Width = 45.8, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 53.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0003-0001   CAS 2000-0003-0001; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon
County
Other Geographic Data Village: San Juan, Ilocos Sur
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1999
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus (?) fiber
Description Woman's rectangular handbag woven of pandanus (?) fibers in plaited technique; Open top is secured with short loop fastener; Pair of braided loop carrying straps are attached to upper sides of bag.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.5, Width = 28.3, Thickness = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0003-0002   CAS 2000-0003-0002; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon
County
Other Geographic Data Village: San Juan, Ilocos Sur
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1999
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus (?) fiber; Dye
Description Woman's rectangular handbag woven of sun-bleached and dyed (dark brown) pandanus (?) fibers in plaited and open weave techniques; Open top is secured with small loop fastener; Pair of braided loop carrying straps is attached to upper sides of bag.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.6, Width = 28.5, Thickness = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0003-0003A,B   CAS 2000-0003-0003A,B; Coin purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Coin purse
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon
County
Other Geographic Data Village: San Juan, Ilocos Sur
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1999
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus (?) fiber; Dye
Description Two-piece coin purse woven of sun-bleached and dyed (violet) pandanus (?) fibers; Both sections of the coin purse are narrow and rectangular in shape with high sides and one fits completely over the other to form a lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Width = 7.2, Thickness = 3.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0003-0004   CAS 2000-0003-0004; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon
County
Other Geographic Data Village: San Juan, Ilocos Sur
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1999
Collection Name N/A
Materials Natural and dyed pandanus leaves; Aniline dye
Description Adult-size hat with rounded crown and wide, flat brim, woven entirely in plaiting technique; Design on exterior only is accomplished through overlay of dyed purple fibers, yielding an all-over pattern of concentric purple bands alternating with natural colored ones.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Max Diam = 36.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0004   CAS 2000-0008-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Helen Boulet (wife of Sylvester Boulet)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus
Description Large round basket with square base and vertical sides, woven entirely of narrow pandanus strips in a plaiting technique (mostly 2/2, except for band around rim which is 1/1 and includes zigzag band of open weave); Warp and weft fibers are folded over at rim and woven back into basket; Entire rim is also reinforced by narrow braided row on exterior; At two points on rim opposite each other, warp and weft fibers are extended, forming 4 braided carrying straps that all end in long fringe; Ends of straps are not connected to those on opposite side of basket but their ends can be tied together; Warp and weft fibers form pair of short braids at each basal corner, terminating in short fringes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 39.0, Max Diam = ca. 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0005   CAS 2000-0008-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Helen Boulet (wife of Sylvester Boulet)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips
Description Large round basket with square base and vertical sides, woven entirely of narrow pandanus strips in a plaiting technique (mostly 2/2, with occasional 3/2; 2 encircling bands on upper sides are made by crossing over adjacent warps and adjacent wefts to form a horizontal band before resuming diagonal weave); Rim of basket is scalloped and warp and weft fibers are folded over at rim and woven back into basket; Entire rim is also reinforced by narrow braided row on exterior; At two points on rim opposite each other, warp and weft fibers are extended, forming 4 braided carrying straps that all end in long fringe; Ends of straps are not connected to those on opposite side of basket but their ends can be tied together; Warp and weft fibers form pair of short braids at each basal corner, terminating in short fringes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 32.5, Max Diam = ca. 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0006   CAS 2000-0008-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Futuna
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips; Breadfruit (?) fiber
Description Deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven mostly of pandanus strips in plaiting technique (mostly 1/1 except for band below rim which is more finely woven and includes several plaiting combinations; Warp and weft fibers are folded over at rim and woven back into basket and secured with braided row; At two points along rim, warp and weft fibers are extended, forming 12 very finely braided carrying straps which are quickly pulled together into a single braided handle; As handle lengthens, the weaving material gradually changes from pandanus to breadfruit (?) fiber, finally terminating in long, soft fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 32.0, Max Diam = ca. 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0007   CAS 2000-0008-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Helen Boulet (wife of Sylvester Boulet)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips
Description Medium-sized round basket with flat square base and vertical sides, woven entirely of pandanus strips(2/2 except for occasional 3/2 stitch); Warp and weft fibers are folded over and woven back into basket at rim and secured with narrow braided row; Two areas of rim are higher than remaining rim and in these areas warps and wefts are extended to form 3 braided carrying straps, all terminating in long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 26.0, Max Diam = ca. 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0008   CAS 2000-0008-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Helen Boulet (wife of Sylvester Boulet)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips
Description Medium-sized round basket with flat square base, woven entirely of pandanus strips in 1/1 plaiting technique; Warp and weft fibers are folded over and woven back into basket at rim; In two areas along rim, warp and weft fibers extend to form 3 braided carrying straps, all of which terminate in long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 18.5, Max Diam = ca. 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0013   CAS 2000-0008-0013; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Tongoa
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Lumbukuti
Maker's Name Willy Dick (b. 1981)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips
Description Ring bracelet woven of natural colored pandanus strips in a plaiting technique; Continuous warp fiber is wrapped around bracelet in coiling technique; Pattern on bracelet consists of adjacent diagonal terraced lines.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0014   CAS 2000-0008-0014; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Tongoa
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Lumbukuti
Maker's Name Willy Dick (b. 1981)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips
Description Ring bracelet woven of natural colored pandanus strips in a plaiting technique; Continuous warp fiber is wrapped around bracelet in coiling technique; Pattern on bracelet consists of terraced zigzag band.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.9, Max Diam = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0015   CAS 2000-0008-0015; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Tongoa
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Lumbukuti
Maker's Name Willy Dick (b. 1981)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips; Commercial dye
Description Ring bracelet woven of natural colored and dyed (purple) pandanus strips in a plaiting technique; Continuous dyed warp fiber is wrapped around bracelet in coiling technique; Pattern on bracelet consists of row of terraced.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Max Diam = ca. 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0023   CAS 2000-0008-0023; Food bowl
Category Basketry; Culinary Items
Object Name Food bowl
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaves
Description Oval shaped, basketry food bowl made from four sections of a coconut palm frond that has been split down its rib and the sections then woven together in a 1/1 plaiting technique; At either end the individual palm leaves are wrapped around each other and then braided together to form handles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.3, Width = 24.7, Length = 62.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0024   CAS 2000-0008-0024; Food bowl
Category Basketry; Culinary Items
Object Name Food bowl
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaves
Description Oval shaped, basketry food bowl made from four sections of a coconut palm frond that has been split down its rib and the sections then woven together in a 1/1 plaiting technique; At either end the individual palm leaves are wrapped around each other and then braided together to form handles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Width = 29.0, Length = 53.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2001-0004-0002   CAS 2001-0004-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Bougainville; Village: Buin
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Indeterminate warp rods; Split cane weft
Description Oval-shaped, shallow basket tray with flat base and very short sides, woven in coiled technique over single rod foundation; Basket is completely without design except for band of contiguous V's around the center and a band of contiguous, open diamonds around outer edge of base; All designs are woven in a lighter colored material; rim is braided.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Max Diam = 54.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2001-0004-0003   CAS 2001-0004-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Bougainville; Village: Buin
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Indeterminate warp rods; Split cane weft
Description Round shallow basket tray with flat base and low flaring sides woven in coiled technique over single rod foundation; Design is woven of lighter colored weft material and consists of paired lines that form rectilinear zigzags as they extend outward from the center to the rim; Rim of tray is braided.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.9, Max Diam = 56.5
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0004   CAS 2001-0004-0004; Mask
Category Basketry; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Split reeds; Mud; Earth pigments; Cassowary and other feathers
Description Large gable mask in the form of a stylized human face that is constructed from several segments, each woven in a wickerwork technique; Face has large pronounced forehead and deep brown ridge, a long slender nose, and wide, opened mouth along the bottom; Front surface is covered with thin coating of mud in colors of black, white, and red to resemble body painting; Sides and lower perimeter of mask are decorated with bundles of cassowary and other small gray feathers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 49.0, Depth = ca. 22.5, Length = ca. 103.0
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0005   CAS 2001-0004-0005; Dance mask
Category Basketry; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Dance mask
Culture Melanesian: Tambuan
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Split bamboo or reed fiber; Earth pigments; Raffia; Shells; Cassowary feathers
Description Dance mask intended to be worn over dancer's shoulders; Mask is woven in wicker technique in numerous panels that are pieced together into a conical form with large stylized human-like face on front with shell insets for eyes and decorated with shell earrings and bundles of cassowary feathers along top; Small facial cutouts below larger face allow person wearing mask to see out; Upper portion of mask is painted overall with dark and light vertical stripes; Lower perimeter of mask is decorated with pendant bundles of grass fibers to represent skirt.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 178.0, Max Diam = ca. 86.0
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0011   CAS 2001-0004-0011; Mask
Category Basketry; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Split bamboo; Pigments
Description Gable mask in the form of a stylized human face, woven in several segments and layers in a wickerwork technique; Face includes rounded head, very deep overhanging brow ridge, median ridge down center that terminates in the nose, and two round eyes; Second layer along bottom edge represents a wide, gaping mouth; Entire face is painted in broad bands in colors of red, white, and black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.2, Depth = 17.6, Length = 56.5
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0005-0002   CAS 2001-0005-0002; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture San Carlos Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Gila
Other Geographic Data San Carlos Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Sarah Victor
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Leather; Muslin; Thread
Description Full-sized baby carrier or cradleboard consisting of 2 peeled wooden sticks that are bent and overlapped to form an oval frame; 12 flat wooden slats are laid across the frame to form the backboard and their ends are covered with muslin that also wraps around the underlying frame; Arched sunshade is made of numerous peeled willow shoots that are twined together with string; Interior of sunshade is lined with muslin and back is covered with additional muslin; Machine-sewn muslin or cotton cloth belt is attached along each side of backboard in series of large loops; Similar but wider belt passes through loops from one side to the other for tying baby in cradleboard; Entire cradleboard is stained pale yellow.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.7, Width = 32.0, Length = 90.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2001-0005-0003   CAS 2001-0005-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Western Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Oval basket with flat base and slightly flaring vertical sides, woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Warp material is whole willow shoots and primary weft material; Is split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and consists of 6 open diamond shapes on base (4 of them contain small cross motif) with a larger partial open diamond shape above each one; Final rim coil is woven entirely of black devil's claw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.7, Width = 26.8, Length = 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2001-0005-0004   CAS 2001-0005-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute or Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Aniline dye
Description Round basket woven in a spaced coiled technique over single-rod foundation; Basket has flat base and slightly rounded walls; Very faint trace of narrow encircling band (probably originally blue) can be seen just below rim, otherwise basket is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Max Diam = 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2001-0007-0001   CAS 2001-0007-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data Klamath River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Round acorn mush serving bowl with rounded base and sides that rise to a straight rim; Basket is woven primarily in simple twining except for several rows of three-strand twining at the start and two additional rows of 3-strand twining at the base of the sides; Design band around upper sides on exterior is done in half overlay technique, using bleached bear grass; The design is a variation of the flint pattern, consisting of wide diagonal bars with serrated edges; Warp sticks are clipped off even with the final row of twining.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Max Diam = 19.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2003-0003-0001   CAS 2003-0003-0001; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Sonoma or Mendocino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Dyed bulrush (Scirpus sp.) roots; California quail (Callipepla californica) top knot feathers
Description Miniature oval basket with flat base and rounded sides, woven in coiled technique over single rod foundation; Warp material is peeled willow shoots and primary weft material is sedge roots; Designs are woven of black bulrush roots and consist of 4 similar floral or geometric units that begin on the base and continue up the sides to the rim, with one unit positioned on each side and end of the basket; Upper sides of basket are also decorated with 24 quail topknot feathers arranged in two horizontal bands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.2, Width = 5.7, Length = 7.8
Catalog Number CAS 2003-0008-0018A,B   CAS 2003-0008-0018A,B; Basketry covered bottle with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle with lid
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Tall cylindrical basketry-covered glass jar with separate basketry lid; Jar is made of clear glass and has flat bottom, slightly flaring sides rising to a high shoulder that tapers inward slightly before rising vertically to form a short neck with a wide mouth; Base of basket is woven in plain twining technique, using cedar bark as the warp fiber and rye grass stems as the weft fiber; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using cedar bark as the warp fiber and bear grass leaves as the weft fiber; Designs include dark blue or purple circular area in center of base and series of bands encircling sides of basket in colors of blue-green-yellow, purple-red, and orange-green; Designs on lid include concentric bands in colors of red, green, orange, and blue; Paper labels originally on side and around neck of jar can still be seen from interior of jar.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Max Diam = 7.7
Catalog Number CAS 2003-0008-0019A,B   CAS 2003-0008-0019A,B; Basketry covered bottle with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle with lid
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small cylindrical basketry covered glass bottle with separate basketry lid; Jar is of clear glass with flat base and vertical sides rising to a high shoulder and then tapering to form a short cylindrical neck; Base of basket is woven in plain twining technique, using finely split cedar bark as the warp fiber and rye grass stems as the weft fiber; Sides of basket and entire lid are woven in wrapped twining technique, using finely split cedar bark as the warp fiber and bear grass leaves as the weft fiber; Designs on sides of basket are woven of aniline-dyed bear grass leaves and include a central band of whaling canoes with a band of small birds above and below, all framed between upper and lower plain framing lines, all in colors of green, orange, purple, and red; Designs on lid consist of concentric bands in colors of purple, green, and orange.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.9, Max Diam = 5.5
Catalog Number CAS 2003-0008-0020A,B   CAS 2003-0008-0020A,B; Basketry covered bottle with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle with lid
Culture Klamath River (Hupa, Yurok, or Karuk)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data Klamath River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Tall cylindrical basketry-covered glass jar with separate basketry lid; Glass jar is of pale green glass and was probably a beer or other beverage bottle, with a flat base, vertical sides that rise to a high shoulder and then taper before rising to form a tall cylindrical tapering neck; Base of basket is woven partly in 3-strand twining and partly in plain twining technique, while remainder of basket is woven in plain twining technique, probably using spruce roots as both warp and weft fibers; Virtually entire basket is woven in half twist overlay technique, using undyed bear grass leaves as the secondary weft material and the background for designs that are woven of black maidenhair fern stems; Designs on sides of jar consist of two zigzag bands of small black triangles and five pairs of plain encircling lines, including two which horizontally bisect the zigzag bands; Lid is woven in same techniques as the jar and is decorated with single pair of black encircling lines around its midsection.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.2, Max Diam = 8.7
Catalog Number CAS 2003-0008-0021A,B   CAS 2003-0008-0021A,B; Basketry covered bottle with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered bottle with lid
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Grass stems; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Very tall and slender basketry-covered glass bottle with separate basketry lid; Bottle is of clear glass and has a flat base and sides that taper inward gradually bore rising vertically to form a tall narrow neck; Basketry covering is woven in bands of wrapped twining alternating with narrow bands of exposed and crossed warps that are woven in plain twining technique; Warp and possibly weft (?) material is stems of an unidentified grass; Secondary weft material in areas of wrapped twining is undyed bear grass leaves; Designs are woven of dyed bear grass leaves in wrapped twining areas and include a rope-like band in orange and green, a band of black whales, a band of hunters in canoes (orange and green), a second band of a different type of whale, a band of orange birds, and finally a second orange and green rope-like band; Lid is woven entirely in wrapped twining technique and is decorated with round green area on top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.9, Max Diam = 6.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2003-0008-0023   CAS 2003-0008-0023; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Modoc
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus lacustris) stems; Cattail (Typha sp.) leaves
Description Woman's hat with slightly flattened crown and rounded sides, woven entirely in plain twining in full twist overlay technique; The primary warp and weft material is tule stems; Secondary weft material is Indian hemp cordage used for the basket start, undyed (straw colored) and dyed (black) skin of cattail rush leaves used for background overlay material and designs, respectively; Designs include two concentric dashed bands on base, diagonally stacked parallelograms with each parallelogram containing a pair of negative bars (entire motif repeated 3 times on side of hat), and dash band just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.6, Max Diam = ca. 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2003-0008-0024   CAS 2003-0008-0024; Headband or hat band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Headband or hat band
Culture Native Alaskan / First Nation
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Possible headband woven entirely in plain twining technique; Warp material is unidentified split plant stem and primary weft material is unidentified split plant root; Both edges of band incorporate a supplemental warp rod that is perpendicular to the other warps and each primary warp rod make one complete back and forth pass between the two edges, with both ends of the warp rod being bent over the same supplementary warp rod and incorporated into the first (or last?) row of twining; Designs are woven in half-twist overlay technique, using a dyed black plant fiber as the secondary weft fiber; Design consists of a rectilinear open "S" motif repeated 5 times along 2/3 of the band, with the remaining 1/3 of the space (probably intended as the back of the band) left undecorated; NOTE: Both the materials and the weaving technique of this piece are atypical of any tribal group from the USA or Canada -- possibly South American.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.9, Max Diam = 19.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2003-0011-0001A,B   CAS 2003-0011-0001A,B; Basketry materials (peeled willow roots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (peeled willow roots)
Culture Hupa, Yurok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name LaVerne Glaze
Date of Manufacture 2003
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) roots
Description A: Coiled bundle of peeled willow roots to be used as weft by numerous California Indian basket weavers, especially those of the Klamath River area; Prior to use, roots would be thoroughly soaked, split at least once, and sized one or more times to make them of a uniform diameter; B: Coiled bundle of peeled and split willow roots to be further processed and used similarly to CAS 20003-0011-0001A.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = A=1.0; B=0.8, Max Diam = A=5.8; B=6.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2003-0011-0002   CAS 2003-0011-0002; Basketry materials (peeled willow shoots)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (peeled willow shoots)
Culture Hupa, Yurok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name LaVerne Glaze
Date of Manufacture 2003
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Bundle of whole willow shoots that have been peeled for use as warp rods by numerous northern California Indian basket weavers, particularly those of the Klamath River area; Prior to use, shoots would be scraped to remove all lateral knots and sized and then thoroughly soaked; Bundle is tied with length of commercial white fabric.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.5, Length = ca. 62.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2003-0011-0003   CAS 2003-0011-0003; Basketry materials (bear grass leaves)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (bear grass leaves)
Culture Hupa, Yurok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name LaVerne Glaze
Date of Manufacture 2003
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves
Description Bundle of sun-bleached bear grass leaves, to be used as secondary overlay weft material by numerous California Indian basket weavers, particularly throughout northern California; Bundle is tied with several strips of commercial red print fabric.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 5.0, Length = ca. 64.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2003-0011-0004   CAS 2003-0011-0004; Basketry materials (maidenhair fern stems)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (maidenhair fern stems)
Culture Hupa, Yurok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name LaVerne Glaze
Date of Manufacture 2003
Collection Name N/A
Materials Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Bundle of numerous maidenhair fern stems which have been stripped of their leaves and stored for later use as a decorative weft material by numerous California Indian basket weavers, particularly throughout northern California; Prior to use, each stem would be further processed by removing and discarding the center portion, leaving only the shiny black outer skin; Bundle is tied with dyed black raffia grass.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 14.0, Length = ca. 56.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2003-0011-0005A-D   CAS 2003-0011-0005A-D; Basketry materials (dyed woodwardia fern stems)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (dyed woodwardia fern stems)
Culture Hupa, Yurok
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name LaVerne Glaze
Date of Manufacture 2003
Collection Name N/A
Materials Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Four coiled bundles of woodwardia fern stems that have been split and dyed a rust brown color with alder bark, for use as a decorative overlay weft fiber by numerous California Indian basket weavers, particularly those in northwestern California; Each bundle is self-tied.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=4.9; B=5.6; C=5.0; D=5.6, Thickness = A=1.3; B=1.3; C=1.9; D=1.9, Length = A=9.4; B=7.6; C=9.1; D=11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2003-0011-0009   CAS 2003-0011-0009; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Shokoku District; Kochi Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Grass leaves; Paper; Nylon cordage; Commercial fabric cordage; Thread
Description Shallow, round hat shaped like an open umbrella with an inner framework of 6 overlapping bamboo ribs that are arranged like the spokes of a wheel and then covered with grass leaves woven in a concentric pattern; Exterior is covered with additional grass leaves that are laid flat, side by side, with their ends terminating at the hat's crown, and all hand sewn with a continuous thread beginning near the rim of the hat and continuing in spiral pattern toward center of hat; Grass-wrapped ring on interior provides for seating the hat atop the wearer's head and two plied native cordage loops provide for fastening the hat to one's head; Orange commercial fabric cord is tied to one of the loops.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Max Diam = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2004-0001-0001   CAS 2004-0001-0001; Miniature burden basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature burden basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera
Other Geographic Data Community: North Fork Rancheria
Maker's Name Ida Bishop
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Miniature round burden basket with rounded base and tall, flaring sides rising to a wide round mouth; woven in spaced 3-strand twining on base and spaced diagonal twining on sides; Rim is reinforced with two rods on exterior which are coil wrapped; Warp materials is peeled willow (?) shoots and primary weft material is peeled willow (?) roots or split and peel redbud (?) shoots; Single design band just below rim is woven of split redbud shoots and shows a zigzag band on the exterior where the bark side of the redbud shows and a negative zigzag on the interior where the split side of the redbud shoots show; Coil wrapping around rim is also done in split redbud shoots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.4, Max Diam = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2004-0001-0002   CAS 2004-0001-0002; Miniature basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera
Other Geographic Data Community: North Fork Rancheria
Maker's Name Ida Bishop
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Miniature round cooking basket with somewhat flattened base and slightly rounded sides, rising to a very wide mouth; Basket is woven in 3-strand twining technique on base and in diagonal twining on remainder of basket; Warp rods are bent over at rim and coil-wrapped, and additional rod is placed around lip for second row of coil wrapping; Warp material is probably whole, peeled willow shoots and primary weft material is peeled and split willow roots or peeled and split redbud shoots; Designs are woven of split, unpeeled redbud shoots, and consists of a wide band encircling the sides of the basket (band appears wider on exterior than on interior by manipulating which direction the split side of the shoot faces and/or by weaving together one peeled and one unpeeled shoot); Coil wrapping around rim is also done in unpeeled redbud shoots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Max Diam = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2004-0001-0003   CAS 2004-0001-0003; Miniature parching basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature parching basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera
Other Geographic Data Community: North Fork Rancheria
Maker's Name Ida Bishop
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Miniature shallow scoop-shaped sifter or parching basket, woven in open diagonal twining technique; Warp rods are bent over at distal end and coil wrapped; Additional reinforcing rod along rim on all four sides of basket is also coil wrapped; Warp material is probably whole peeled willow shoots; Primary weft material is sedge roots; Designs are woven of split and unpeeled redbud shoots and consists of horizontal band just above midsection of basket, showing row of positive diamonds on interior and negative diamonds on exterior; Coil wrapping around rim is also done in split and unpeeled redbud shoots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.7, Width = 10.2, Length = 9.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2004-0001-0004   CAS 2004-0001-0004; Miniature parching basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature parching basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera
Other Geographic Data Community: North Fork Rancheria
Maker's Name Ida Bishop
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Miniature scoop-shaped parching tray that is shallow and round in overall shape with the proximal side squared off; Tray is woven entirely in open diagonal twining technique; Warp rods are bent over at both proximal and distal ends and coil wrapped; Additional reinforcing rod completely encircles rim of tray, with its two ends overlapping along proximal end of basket, the whole being coil wrapped; Warp material is whole unpeeled redbud shoots; Weft material is split unpeeled redbud shoots; Designs consist of alternating dark and light horizontal rows, accomplished by alternating the direction in which the inner, split face of each weft shoot faces; Coil wrapping around rim is also done in split, unpeeled redbud shoots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.9, Width = 10.1, Length = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2004-0001-0005   CAS 2004-0001-0005; Miniature seed beater basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature seed beater basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera
Other Geographic Data Community: North Fork Rancheria
Maker's Name Ida Bishop
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots and roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Miniature seed beater basket with shallow, oval body and extended handle, woven entirely in plain twining technique, including several rows in which the wefts are twined over two or three warps; Warp rods are bent over at proximal and distal ends and coil wrapped; Additional reinforcing rod along rim on three sides of basket crosses over on the back of the basket at base of handle and is also coil wrapped; Warp rods are probably whole peeled willow shoots; Primary weft material is split sedge roots and secondary weft material for designs is split, unpeeled redbud shoots, used only for the coil wrapping around rim to contrast with lighter color of warp and primary weft materials.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Width = 7.5, Length = 12.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2004-0001-0006A,B   CAS 2004-0001-0006A,B; Miniature basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Miniature basket with lid
Culture Klamath River (Hupa, Yurok, or Karuk)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data Klamath River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Spruce (Picea sp.) roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Miniature round basket with semi-flattened base, very low shoulder with sides that slope inward as they rise to a very wide but short cylindrical neck; Matching round lid has vertical sides and a domed top; Both basket and lid are woven in 3 strand twining technique on their bases and then the remaining portions are woven in plain twining; Warp material is probably peeled hazel shoots and primary weft material is spruce roots; Secondary weft materials for designs are golden brown bear grass leaves and black maidenhair fern stems; Designs are woven in half-twist overlay technique and consist of bands of alternating light and dark vertical columns around lower and upper sides, with the same dark and light columns turned diagonally in a band around the midsection of the basket; Similar design is repeated on lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Rim Diam = 4.9, Max Diam = 6.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2004-0002-0001   CAS 2004-0002-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data Klamath River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Peeled hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Raffia grass leaves
Description Very large round Klamath-River style twined storage basket with flat base and very slightly rounded sides; Basket is woven almost entirely in plain 2-strand twining, with several rows of 3-strand twining on base and at junction of base and sides for added structural support; Pair of reinforcing rods are placed on interior of base and single reinforcing rod encircles side of basket on interior at midlevel height for additional support; Primary warp material is probably peeled hazel sticks and primary weft material is conifer roots; Designs are woven in half-twist overlay technique, using natural bear grass leaves as the secondary weft material, and include a positive zigzag circle on interior base; A negative motif of a diagonal zigzag line flanked by negative triangles (woven of conifer roots on background of bear grass leaves) is repeated 5 times around sides of basket, flanked above and below by band of negative contiguous triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 34.0, Max Diam = ca. 66.0
Catalog Number CAS 2004-0003-0001   CAS 2004-0003-0001; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture Northern Pomo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mendocino
Other Geographic Data City: Ukiah
Maker's Name Lawrence McCoy (1900-1991)
Date of Manufacture 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Peeled cane shoots; Unpeeled willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Cotton string; Peeled dogwood (Cornus stolonifera) shoot; Commercially tanned leather
Description Pomo-style baby carrier whose back and sides are fashioned from peeled cane rods laid parallel to each other and bent into traditional U-shape; Rods are held in position by rows of braided cotton string that extend partially or all the way across the baby carrier, starting from the rim; Top of carrier is open and secured with a heavy peeled dogwood (?) hoop that is bent into a circle and secured by one of the rows of braided cotton string; Carrier is undecorated except for band of 4 unpeeled willow shoots that replace the cane rods just below midlevel height on the sides; Two large leather loops are tied to sides of carrier near top and secured to a wide braided cotton string carrying strap; Pair of smaller leather loops are also attached along each side of baby carrier and length of commercial nylon cordage is threaded through them to secure baby inside the carrier.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.7, Width = 33.0, Length = 50.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2004-0005-0001   CAS 2004-0005-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Jicarilla Apache
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Rio Arriba
Other Geographic Data Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1947
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (Rhus sp.) or willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Aniline (?) dyes
Description Large, deep, round basket with flat base and flaring sides that rise to a very wide mouth; Basket is woven in coiled technique over 3-rod bundles; Warp material is probably whole peeled sumac or willow shoots and weft material is natural and vegetal and/or aniline-dyed split willow shoots; Rim coil is woven in braided technique and tapers at its terminus; Design consists of two rectilinear bands that encircle the sides of the basket, the lower band in colors of green, blue, red, black, and yellow and the upper band in colors of red, blue, black, and yellow; Dyes are probably aniline, but red and yellow could be vegetal-derived; Natural-colored "spirit" line extends from center of basket up the side, terminating at the rim terminus.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.0, Max Diam = 50.7
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0044   CAS 2005-0006-0044; Mask
Category Basketry; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian: Abelam
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Maprik Village (Headwaters of Screw River area)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description Openwork woven mask with a pronounced median ridge running the length of the face, flanked on each side by eyes which seemingly make up the entire face, with each one consisting of a central circle surrounded by increasingly larger ovals; The median ridge terminates at the base in what could represent a nose; Face is surmounted by elaborate openwork headdress consisting of series of concentric semi-circles joined together with zigzag bands; Mask is completely unpainted; Only color variation is in the use of a darker cane strip on the outermost edge of the median ridge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 18.0, Depth = 35.2, Length = 56.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0020   CAS 2006-0003-0020; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Polynesian: Tongan (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Tin; Pandanus fiber
Description Armband woven of natural and dyed black pandanus strips that are woven in a plaiting technique over a foundation of a metal band (probably cut from a tin can, including the rim); Dyed pandanus strips are wrapped vertically around interior and exterior of metal band and undyed pandanus strips are plaited on exterior in horizontal position, forming a geometric pattern of black and white diamonds alternating with pairs of checkerboard triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.5, Max Diam = 10.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0004-0001   CAS 2006-0004-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath River
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data Klamath River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hazel (Corylus cornuta var. californica) shoots; Conifer roots; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems; Woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems
Description Small round basket with rounded base and vertical sides, woven entirely in simple twining, except for a several rows of three-strand twining at the start and one additional row at the midpoint of the base; Warp rods are probably hazel and primary weft material is conifer roots; Designs are woven in half-twist overlay technique, utilizing woodwardia fern stems and maidenhair fern stems on a background of bear grass leaves; Designs include solid band with pendant checkerboard pattern on base, band of contiguous open crosses on lower sides, and band of five concentric, serrated diamonds around upper sides; Warp rods are clipped at rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.7, Rim Diam = 14.3, Max Diam = 17.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0005-0001   CAS 2006-0005-0001; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Peeled and split willow (Salix sp.) or sumac (Rhus sp.) stems; Piñon pine (Pinus edulis) pitch; Wool
Description Large jar shaped basketry water bottle with flat base, globular body rising to high shoulder and short round neck; Woven entirely in loose coiling technique over bundle foundation; Rim is finished in herringbone stitch; Pair of dark sheep’s wool handles are woven into the basket high on the shoulder; Interior and exterior are covered with piñon pine pitch coating to make the basket waterproof; Light coating of pitch on interior indicates this basket was probably made for sale rather than use.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.7, Rim Diam = 14.0, Max Diam = 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0005-0002   CAS 2006-0005-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tubatulabal
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Tulare, Inyo
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Peeled and split willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Round shallow tray woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Work face is the interior and direction of weave is right to left or clockwise; Design consists of series of black concentric rings, beginning near the center and spaced evenly outward up to and including the rim, all on a natural colored background; Each of the design rings is two coils wide, except for the final one along the rim, which is only one coil wide.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.4, Max Diam = 40.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0006-0001   CAS 2006-0006-0001; Mask
Category Basketry; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian: Abelam
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Prince Alexander Mountains area; Vicinity of village of Maprik
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Woven mask in the form of a highly stylized human face, woven in a combination of closed and open single rod coiled technique; Oval-shaped face has very prominent ridge running down center of mask from top to bottom; Face is woven mostly in close spaced coils except for open areas above and below the eyes and at the mouth area; Face is surmounted by elaborate open weave headdress comprising several concentric bands of increasing size; Entire mask is woven of natural colored fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.2, Depth = 11.3, Length = 42.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0011-0001   CAS 2006-0011-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klikitat or Yakima
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1915-1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (?) (Salix sp.) shoots; Cherry (?) bark; Tanned leather or buckskin; Cotton string; Wool yarn; Aniline dye
Description Medium sized, round berry picking basket with flat base and steeply flared sides, woven entirely in coiled technique; Rim is finished in herringbone weave; Exterior sides from base to rim are decorated in imbrication technique, using natural straw-colored bear grass leaves and either cherry bark or dyed (black) bear grass leaves; Design consists of stacked inverted triangles forming a large inverted V-shape, which is repeated four times; Pendant from the rim and placed in the spaces between the primary design motifs are small V-shaped motifs; Six small leather loops are threaded through basket just below the rim with their ends on the interior and the actual loops on the exterior; A hand woven wool and cotton string tumpline is tied to two of the loops; The tumpline has a zigzag design along most its length, woven in red wool on a white background, while both ends of the tumpline are undecorated and braided.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.9, Max Diam = 21.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0012-0001   CAS 2006-0012-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Washoe
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County El Dorado, Placer
Other Geographic Data Lake Tahoe area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sumac (?) (Rhus sp.) shoots; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Aniline (?) dyes
Description Deep round basket with flat base and slightly flared sides, probably made in imitation of a waste basket; Basket start is crossed warps and entire base and first few rows on lower sides are woven in three-strand twining technique, using sumac (?) or willow (?) shoots for the warp and peeled and split willow shoots for the weft; Sides of basket are woven entirely in diagonal twining technique; Designs are woven of dyed willow shoots and consist of a wide plain band around the lowermost sides, followed by a double band of opposing triangles, (both in an indeterminate color [possibly blue or gray] now faded to dark brown), a single band of black chevrons at midlevel height, and a second band of opposing triangles in the same color as the lower band; Final few centimeters of warps are exposed at rim and clipped, except for every third warp rod which is bent over and included in a final row of twining; Single reinforcing rod is lashed along rim in widely spaced coiled stitch, with its ends overlapping slightly.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.4, Max Diam = 36.5
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0003-0001   CAS 2007-0003-0001; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Samoa, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Natural and dyed pandanus fibers; Dyed breadfruit fibers
Description Leaf-shaped hand fan woven in simple plaiting technique using both pandanus strips and coconut frond ribs as warp and weft; Several strips of dyed black pandanus fiber and dyed red hibiscus fibers are used for decorative effect; Warp and weft fibers are braided together at lower center of fan, then bundled to form a handle (probably around a wooden stick), which in turn is wrapped with dyed black pandanus and dyed red hibiscus fibers that are also plaited to form an overall red and black checkerboard pattern.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.0, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 40.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0003-0002   CAS 2007-0003-0002; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Samoa, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Warp and weft: undyed pandanus leaves, undyed coconut front ribs
Description Leaf-shaped hand fan woven in simple plaiting technique using both undyed pandanus strips and undyed coconut frond ribs as warp and weft; In some areas, the wefts are wrapped around an adjacent warp and then return to their original position and function, forming openwork areas in the weaving, serving both a decorative and structural function; Warp and weft fibers are braided together at lower center of fan and were probably originally fitted around a wooded handle (now missing).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.9, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0003-0003   CAS 2007-0003-0003; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Polynesian: Fijian or Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Samoa, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Split pandanus leaves
Description Narrow band bracelet woven entirely of split pandanus leaves; Foundation consists of a single wide pandanus leaf whose ends overlap to form a loop; To weave the bracelet, two split pandanus leaves (each half the width of the foundation leaf inside the bracelet) are laid parallel to each other on outside of bracelet, forming the warp fibers; The two warp fibers and the foundation leaf are then coil wrapped by an even narrower pandanus leaf; On outside of bracelet, the weft fiber passes over one of the warp fibers and under the second one, then on the next round it goes under the first one and over the second one.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Max Diam = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0003-0004   CAS 2007-0003-0004; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Polynesian: Fijian or Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Samoa, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Split pandanus leaves
Description Narrow band bracelet woven entirely of split pandanus leaves; Foundation consists of a single wide pandanus leaf whose ends overlap to form a loop; To weave the bracelet, two split pandanus leaves (each one-third the width of the foundation leaf inside the bracelet) are laid parallel to each other on outside of bracelet, forming the warp fibers; The three warp fibers and the foundation leaf are then coil wrapped by an even narrower pandanus leaf; On outside of bracelet, the weft fiber passes over and under the warp fibers on alternate coils.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.1, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0003-0005   CAS 2007-0003-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tutuila Island; Village: Pago Pago
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Warp: undyed coconut front ribs; Weft: undyed and split pandanus leaves; Secondary (decorative) warp: dyed (?) pandanus (?) leaves
Description Oval basket with flat bottom and slightly flared sides with an inward curving rim; woven entirely in a open weave using an open coiling technique that creates false knots in the spaces between successive coils; A single vertical loop handle is attached to the rim along the sides of the basket; Basket is devoid of all decoration except for band around mid-section, where warp rods are overlaid on exterior only with a dyed (?) black material and the wefts are woven into a diamond shape; Handle is completely coil-wrapped with undyed pandanus fibers, and three strips of dyed (?) black material are interwoven to produce row of terraced black triangles on upper (outer) surface of handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Width = 12.7, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0005-0004   CAS 2007-0005-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: bear grass (Nolina sp.) stems; Weft: Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves and devil’s claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Medium-sized round basket tray with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique, using split yucca leaves as the primary weft material over a bundle foundation of bear grass stems; Design is woven of black devil’s claw and consists of a large outlined motif that is repeated four times around the sides of the tray; Motif starts with an outlined triangle with an open apex, which then expands into a double barred rectilinear motif, which extends to the rim; Rim coil is finished in alternating yucca and devil’s claw fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.6, Max Diam = 33.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0005-0005   CAS 2007-0005-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: bear grass (Nolina sp.) stems; Weft: Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves and devil’s claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round basket tray with flat base and widely flaring sides, woven in coiled technique using split yucca leaves over a bundle foundation of bear grass stems; Simple geometric design on sides of tray are woven of black devil’s claw pods and consists of a solid black vertical bar alternating with a cross-like device (comprised of triangles and bars), each motif repeated three times; Rim is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Max Diam = 28.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0005-0006   CAS 2007-0005-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Bear grass (Nolina sp.) stems; Weft: Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves
Description Small round basket tray with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique using sun-bleached split yucca leaves over a bundle foundation of bear grass stems; Simple geometric design on sides of tray is woven of natural (yellow) split yucca leaves and consists of a rectilinear “Z” motif that is repeated four times; Rim is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Max Diam = 25.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0005-0007   CAS 2007-0005-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago) (?)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: bear grass (Nolina sp.) stems; Weft: Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves and devil’s claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Small round basket tray with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique using split yucca leaves over a bundle foundation of bear grass stems; Simple geometric design on sides of tray is woven of black devil’s claw pods and consists of a “Y” motif that is repeated four times; Rim is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Max Diam = 23.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0007-0005   CAS 2007-0007-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid-1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Yucca leaves; Willow rod
Description Large round sifter basket woven entirely in natural-colored yucca leaves in a plaiting technique; An over-3 / under-3 sequence used throughout basket (with occasional lapses to maintain pattern) produces an all-over pattern of interlocking and concentric diamonds; Warp and weft fibers are turned up around rim and folded over a heavy wooden hoop (made from an unpeeled willow (?) rod whose ends overlap) and then secured to themselves with additional yucca twining; Overall color is yellow.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 44.7
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0008-0001   CAS 2007-0008-0001; Necklace
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Wintu
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Shasta, Trinity
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Patrick Chapman
Date of Manufacture 2007
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass beads; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Thread
Description Single strand beaded necklace with beaded pendant in form of a ruby-throated hummingbird with braided bear grass tail feathers; Bird’s body is made from a soft form (probably cloth) and completely covered with small seed beads (iridescent green on its back, edged in iridescent turquoise blue along top of head and sides, with a white breast and red throat patch, and black face, beak and tail); The outstretched banded wings are of iridescent green, iridescent turquoise blue, black, silver, and white seed beads, with a larger faceted deep red bead at the tip of each wing “feather”; 11 tail “feathers” of varying length are represented by segments of braided bear grass, each ending with a small red seed bead and a larger faceted yellow bead, and a tiny iridescent green seed bead; Each outstretched wing is suspended from an additional bear grass braid with a large red faceted bead at each end, which in turn are fastened to a continuous single strand of small black seed beads.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = ca. 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0009-0001   CAS 2007-0009-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chumash
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California and Colorado
County
Other Geographic Data City: Fort Collins
Maker's Name Linda Aguilar
Date of Manufacture 2007
Collection Name N/A
Materials Horsehair; Linen thread; Glass beads
Description Small round coiled basket with flat base and sides that rise up slightly from the base and then gradually taper in towards the round mouth; Basket is woven in an open coiled technique with widely spaced weft fibers of natural colored linen thread coiled around bundles of natural colored horse hair; Around the upper sides of the basket, tiny glass beads in light green, dark green, and dark brown are secured with selected weft fibers, forming four large contiguous triangular motifs; Small round abalone button with two drilled holes is sewn into center of basket on interior, presumably to serve as the basket start.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.1, Rim Diam = 5.2, Max Diam = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0009-0002A,B   CAS 2007-0009-0002A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Chumash
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California and Colorado
County
Other Geographic Data City: Fort Collins
Maker's Name Linda Aguilar
Date of Manufacture 2007
Collection Name N/A
Materials Horsehair; Linen thread; Glass, shell, and stone beads; Snake vertebrae
Description Small round coiled basket with flat base and sides that rise up to mid-level height and then gradually taper inward to narrow diameter round mouth; Separate lid is conical and fits down over the basket’s upper sides; Both basket and lid are woven in open coiled technique, with widely spaced natural colored, red, and black linen thread wrapped around bundles of natural, black, or red horsehair; Base and lower sides and band around mid-section are woven of natural colored linen threads over natural-colored horsehair bundles; Ends of horse hairs around mid-section are left sticking out from basket, reminiscent of feathers used by some California native basket weavers; Remainder of basket is woven with black linen thread over bundles of black horsehair, except for junction between lower sides and first area of black horsehair, where the weft material is red linen thread; Similarly, lid is woven of partially of black horsehair bundles and partially of white ones, with a narrow band of red horsehair bundles separating the two colors; Weft fibers are the same colors as the warp bundles, except a decorative band of red weft fibers is also used on the black bundles; Large ivory (?) bead is secured to top of lid, along with two longer strands of assorted glass, shell, stone, and snake vertebrae beads, which cascade down the sides of the lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Rim Diam = 3.7, Max Diam = 9.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0001-0004   CAS 2008-0001-0004; Piki tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Piki tray
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa; Village: Hotevilla
Maker's Name Myrtle Dallas (b. late 1800s)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1979
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spit unpeeled sumac (Rhus sp.) shoots; Sun-bleached yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves
Description Large, rectangular piki tray with the center section woven in a plaiting technique, using split unpeeled sumac shoots for both warp and weft; Outer bark side of the shoots is used in one direction while the inside split side is used in the opposite direction, to produce an overall pattern of concentric diamonds and partial diamonds in both dark and light colors; Warp and weft fibers are grouped into units of 3 and woven in an over-3 / under-3 pattern; Border of tray is woven in a wicker technique using the same materials, with the outer bark side facing up; The final two or three weft rows of the border are woven of whole unpeeled sumac shoots; At the rim, 1 of the 9 elements in each warp group is bent to the left (all others are broken off) and incorporated into a rim bundle that is wrapped in sun-bleached yucca leaves.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Width = 59.2, Length = 77.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0001-0005   CAS 2008-0001-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Village: Mishongnovi
Maker's Name Sarah Koinva
Date of Manufacture ca. 1979
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Rim rod: sumac (Rhus sp.) or willow (Salix sp.) shoot
Description Round sifter basket woven entirely of yucca leaves in a plaiting technique, forming an overall pattern of concentric crosses, utilizing the contrasting colors of the outer(yellow or green) and inner (white) sides of the yucca leaves; At the rim, warp and weft fibers are folded over a sumac or willow rod and the ends secured by two strips of yucca that are woven in twining technique; Overlapping ends of rim rod are wrapped with short length of gray plastic-coated tape.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Max Diam = 41.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0001-0006   CAS 2008-0001-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Rena Nevyuktewa
Date of Manufacture ca. 1979
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Rim rod: sumac (Rhus sp.) or willow (Salix sp.) shoot
Description Round sifter basket woven entirely of yucca leaves in a plaiting technique, forming an overall pattern of concentric diamonds and partial diamonds; At the rim, warp and weft fibers are folded over a sumac or willow rod and the ends secured by two yucca strips which are woven in twining technique.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.6, Max Diam = 31.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0001-0007   CAS 2008-0001-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa; Village: Hotevilla
Maker's Name Allie Selestewa (b. 1917)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1979
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: scrub sumac (Rhus sp.) shoots; Rim wrapping: Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves
Description Small, roughly rectangular burden basket with rounded base and slightly flared sides, woven in wicker technique using un-split scrub sumac shoots for both warp and weft; A larger peeled rod (possibly sumac) that is bent in a U-shape and woven into either end of the basket provides added stability; At the rim, one twig of each warp group is bent over to the left (all others are broken off) and incorporated into a rim bundle that is overwrapped with yucca, with the lighter inner side of the strip pointing outward; This type of basket is identical in construction to a larger burden basket known by the Hopi as ho’apu, but the larger ones are rarely made anymore; These smaller burden baskets were formerly used for carrying fruit, but today they are primarily used in the Powamuya ceremony, when the Katsinam carry them on their backs, filled with bean sprouts; They are also used when young men are initiated into the Wuwuchim society.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.7, Width = 32.9, Length = 38.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0001-0008   CAS 2008-0001-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa; Village: Hotevilla
Maker's Name Mary Louise Sekayumptewa
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: whole unpeeled scrub sumac (Rhus sp.) shoots; Rim wrapping: Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves
Description Round basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in wicker technique, using whole scrub sumac shoots for both warp and weft; At the rim, one twig from each warp group is bent to the left (the rest are broken off) and incorporated into a rim bundle that is wrapped with yucca leaves.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.4, Max Diam = 29.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0003-0001   CAS 2008-0003-0001; Eel trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Eel trap basket
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Quezon City
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1981
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: rattan or split bamboo stems
Description Large cylindrical eel trap woven in wicker technique; Basket is basically straight sided and open at one end, while at the opposite end the warp fibers are bent inward to form a wide shoulder that terminates in a tall neck with constricted base, flaring sides, and open mouth; Warp ends are cut off evenly with rim of basket at both ends; Basket is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 95.0, Rim Diam = 12.0, Max Diam = 28.0
Catalog Number CAS 2009-0001-0002A,B   CAS 2009-0001-0002A,B; Dance fans (2)
Category Basketry; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Dance fans (2)
Culture Yup'ik (Yupik) Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data Bristol Bay area
Maker's Name Pauline Moses
Date of Manufacture 2009
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: beach grass stems; Weft: natural and dyed (red) beach grass leaves; Caribou hide with hair
Description Pair of dance fans held in the hands by women while dancing; Each fan consists of a a circular disk that is woven in a coiled weave, using natural beach grass over a bundle of beach grass stems; Two outermost coils extend outward on one side to form the handle of each fan; Each fan is woven with a negative star design on a red background; Narrow strip of caribou hide with hair still attached is sewn along bottom edge of each fan, opposite the handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 13.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2010-0001-0001   CAS 2010-0001-0001; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Dunebroom (Parryella filifolia) stems; Weft: Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Natural dyes
Description Round plaque woven entirely in wicker technique, beginning with four dunebroom warp rods laid across four other dunebroom warp rods which are gradually expanded in spoke-like fashion; Body of basket is woven of natural and dyed rabbitbrush stems, showing a single large image of a butterfly with black wings and a body of indeterminate color; At rim, all warp rods except one in each warp bundle are cut off; Remaining warp rods are bent to the left and bound with adjacent rods and then wrapped with undyed yucca leaf.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 5.0, Max Diam = 33.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2010-0001-0002   CAS 2010-0001-0002; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Dunebroom (Parryella filifolia) stems; Weft: Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus spp.) stems; Natural dyes
Description Round plaque woven entirely in wicker technique, beginning with three dunebroom warp rods laid across three other dunebroom warp rods and gradually expanding in spoke-like fashion; Body of basket is woven of natural and undyed rabbitbrush stems, forming a generalized pattern of concentric circles, possibly the Köyapruru (white showing through) pattern; At the rim, all but one warp rod in each warp bundle is cut off; Remaining warp rod in each bundle is bent to the left and bound with adjacent rods and then wrapped in dyed black yucca leaves.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.8, Max Diam = 29.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2010-0001-0003A,B   CAS 2010-0001-0003A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data Makah Indian Reservation; Village: probably Neah Bay
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Weft: Sedge (Carex sp.) and cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Secondary weft: natural and dyed bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small oval basket with flat base whose center area is woven of plaited cedar splints and outer edges twined with sedge; At juncture of base and sides, the cedar splints used on base as the warps are bent upward and split into multiple strands, which then continue as the warps on the vertical sides, twined with additional cedar bark overlaid with bear grass in a wrap-twined technique; Double zigzag line in purple encircles the sides of the basket, framed above and below by a solid orange band outlined in dark blue; Weaving on sides of basket extend all the way to the rim; Flat lid of basket is also woven in wrap-twined technique, with a single cedar splint on the underside forming a shallow lip that fits inside the basket’s rim; Design on lid consists of a dark blue center, and a band of alternating orange and dark blue around its outer edge, all encircled by a single purple zigzag line on a natural straw-colored background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.7, Width = 6.2, Length = 9.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0001-0001   CAS 2011-0001-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Sedge (Carex sp.) roots; Bracken fern (Pteridium sp.) roots; Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots
Description Deep round cooking basket with flat base and flaring sides, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Basket start is a clock spring coil, work face is interior of basket and weaving is done in clockwise direction; Final bundle gradually tapers at rim; Primary warp material is stems of deer grass gathered into bundles; Primary weft material is peeled willow; Secondary weft materials used in designs includes split redbud stems and dyed bracken fern roots; Designs include two parallel bands around sides of basket, each showing a rattlesnake design comprising band of diamonds woven in redbud alternating with paired opposing triangles, woven in black bracken fern roots; A third band of elongated black dashes situated along two coils encircles basket just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Max Diam = 43.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0001-0002   CAS 2011-0001-0002; Hat
Category Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: tule (Scirpus acutus) stems; Weft: cattail (Typha latifolia) stems and maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Woman’s basketry hat with flat base and rounded slightly flaring sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique; The hat’s start is crossed warps; Primary warp material is tule stems; Primary weft material on base is tule stems and on the sides it is cattail stems; Secondary weft material used for designs on sides is maidenhair fern stems; Designs consist of large concentric diamond motif with serrated outer edges that is repeated four times in a band around center of basket, flanked above and below by band of chevrons; Central design band is woven in full twist overlay technique, while chevron bands are woven partly in full twist overlay and partly in wrapped twining techniques; Warp fibers are bent inward at rim and bound under the weft.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Max Diam = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0001-0003   CAS 2011-0001-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Tule (Scirpus acutus) stems; Weft: cattail (Typha latifolia) stems
Description Small round basket with flat base, short pedestal-like lower sides that then become rounded and flare outward as they rise vertically, flaring out again slightly at the rim; Warp material is tule stems; Primary weft material is cattail stems; Secondary weft material is dyed cattail stems; Basket start is crossed warps; Basket is woven almost entirely in plain twining technique, except for two single rows of three-strand twining on the lower sides; Work face is exterior of basket and weaving is done in clockwise direction with slant of twining down and to the right; Design includes several rows that are solid dark blue (possibly black originally) that form a band on the base and a second band of dyed dark brown fibers, also on the base; Two parallel bands of medium brown fibers encircle the sides of the basket; Warp fibers are plied together in pairs at rim, then three paired plies are looped back to form loops and secured in the weft.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 8.0, Max Diam = ca. 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0001-0004   CAS 2011-0001-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc, CA, Klamath, OR
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Tule (Scirpus acutus) stems; Weft: cattail (Typha latifolia) stems
Description Small round basket with flat base and rounded lower sides that rise vertically, with slight constriction just above mid-level height; Basket start is crossed warps and weaving is entirely in plain twining technique; Work face is exterior of basket and weaving is in clockwise direction, with the slant of the weft down and to the right; Warp material is tule stems and primary weft material is cattail stems; Secondary weft material is dyed cattail stems; Designs consist of two single-row bands of dashes in dark brown, one slightly above and one slightly above the mid-level height on the sides of the basket; Warp fibers are plied together in pairs at rim and then braided together with adjacent plied warps and clipped on interior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.6, Rim Diam = 9.3, Max Diam = 9.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0001-0005   CAS 2011-0001-0005; Basketry covered shell
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry covered shell
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka)
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Weft: rye grass (Elymus sp.) stems and bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Small ovoid shaped abalone shell whose exterior has been completely covered in basketry; Basket is woven in wrapped twining technique; Work face is exterior of basket and weaving proceeds in a clockwise direction; Slant of twining up and to the right; Primary warp fiber is cedar bark; Primary weft material is rye grass stems with overlay of natural and aniline-dyed bear grass leaves; Design includes large purple area in center with several rectangular orange blocks; Dark green and lavender band with gold dashes encircles sides of basket and black band encircles rim; Warp fibers are folded over at rim and secured by final row of twining; “Victoria, B.C.” is printed in ink around rim of shell.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.2, Width = 6.8, Length = 9.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0015   CAS 2011-0004-0015; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Belt
Culture Polynesian: Tongan, Samoan, or Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga, Samoa or Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber; Commercial cloth
Description Belt made from pieces of coconut fiber which have been aligned and the outer edges wrapped in commercial black bias or twill tape; Additional pieces of coconut fiber have been cut into teardrop shapes and similarly edged in black bias or twill tape and then four of these shapes have been aligned and sewn together, and finally each group of four have been sewn to the belt so that they hang suspended from the belt; A white metal hook clasp is sewn on the reverse at one end of the belt and a corresponding eye hook is sewn on the front at the opposite end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 25.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 75.0
Catalog Number CAS 2011-0004-0022   CAS 2011-0004-0022; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fronds; Sennit
Description Handheld triangular fan woven from coconut palm fibers (and possibly pandanus fibers)mostly in a simple tapestry weave with some areas where the direction of the wefts are turned to produce open weaving; Weaving begins by splitting the leaves on two coconut fronts and braiding the divisions together to form the handle and lower center portion of the fan; Ends of each leaf then flare outward to form warps, with additional palm or pandanus fibers serving as weft fibers; Distal end of handle (nearest fan) is wrapped in 3-ply braided sennit cordage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.6, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 46.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0023   CAS 2011-0004-0023; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Mulberry bark tapa cloth; Pandanus (?) fiber
Description Handheld round fan made with two pieces of round tapa cloth with a short wooden handle sandwiched between them and protruding from one end and a border of shredded pandanus(?) fiber former a short fringe also sandwiched between the tapa cloths around the perimeter; The two pieces of tapa cloth are machine-sewn together around their perimeter and the lower edge of the handle is secured with a short piece of plant fiber that is threaded through a hole in the tapa cloths and the handle, wrapped around the outside of the handle and knotted.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.3, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 34.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0024   CAS 2011-0004-0024; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Unidentified plant fiber
Description Handheld fan woven woven in a simple tapestry weave, using reed like fibers for both the warp and weft; Weaving appears to start with bundle of fibers which are partially braided together, with pairs of fibers extending out from the braided handle to serve as both warp and weft; As a pair of fibers reaches one edge, they are turned at a 90-degree angle and become warps and/or wefts; Overall shape of fan is that of a diamond, with a truncated top; This fan is nearly identical to CAS 2011-0004-0025.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.3, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0025   CAS 2011-0004-0025; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Unidentified plant fiber
Description Handheld fan woven woven in a simple tapestry weave, using reed like fibers for both the warp and weft; Weaving appears to start with bundle of fibers which are partially braided together, with pairs of fibers extending out from the braided handle to serve as both warp and weft; As a pair of fibers reaches one edge, they are turned at a 90-degree angle and become warps and/or wefts; Overall shape of fan is that of a diamond, with a truncated top; This fan is nearly identical to CAS 2011-0004-0024.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0026   CAS 2011-0004-0026; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Polynesian: Tongan, Samoan, or Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga, Samoa or Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Plastic
Description Purse in the shape of a fish, woven of pandanus fibers in a simple tapestry weave; Interior of purse is lined with pieces cut from a commercially woven plastic bag; Exterior is decorated with pieces of pandanus fiber that are cut and machine-sewn in rows to resemble fish scales; Single braided handle is incorporated into purse’s rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Width = 36.0, Thickness = 6.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0005-0001   CAS 2011-0005-0001; Basketry materials (deer grass stems)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (deer grass stems)
Culture North Fork Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Sandy Clark
Date of Manufacture 2011
Collection Name N/A
Materials Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) stems; Cotton twill tape
Description Bundle of unprocessed deer grass stems, wrapped with length of white cotton twill tape; For use as a foundation in coiled baskets, each stem would be stripped of its leaves and seeds by holding the distal end in one’s fingers and then pulling the entire stem through a pair of roughened corncobs, or in modern times, using a scouring pad, working from top to bottom of the stem; For use, several stems would be gathered into a small bundle.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 5.0, Length = ca. 91.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2012-0003-0009   CAS 2012-0003-0009; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Utah
County San Juan
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation: Community: Navajo Mountain
Maker's Name Jackie Chief
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: whole and split/peeled willow (Salix sp.) or sumac shoots; Weft: peeled and split willow or sumac (Rhus sp.) shoots; Piñon pine pitch
Description Medium sized round basket with flat base, steep rounded sides that flare outward to mid-level height, then taper in gradually toward neck and flare out again toward rim; Basket is woven in open-spaced coiling technique, using peeled willow or sumac shoots over bundle foundation of whole and split willow or sumac shoots; Rim finish is tapered coil; Interior and exterior covered with heavy coated of piñon pine pitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.0, Depth = 9.9, Rim Diam = 16.5, Max Diam = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2012-0003-0010   CAS 2012-0003-0010; Basketry jar
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry jar
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona or Utah
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s to 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: whole and split/peeled willow (Salix sp.) or sumac shoots; Weft: peeled and split willow or sumac (Rhus sp.) shoots; Piñon pine pitch
Description Small round basketry jar with flat base, globose body, and short vertical neck; Basket is woven in coiled technique, using peeled and split willow or sumac shoots probably over bundle of whole or split willow or sumac shoots; Pair of braided horsehair loop handles are woven into basket on one side of the shoulder; Interior and exterior are covered with a heavy coating of piñon pine pitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.1, Depth = 9.9, Rim Diam = 4.7, Max Diam = 9.1
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0005-0001   CAS 2013-0005-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Chemehuevi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Riverside, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Needles
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Willow Salix sp.) shoots; Weft: Split willow (Salix sp.) shoots and devil’s claw (Martynia sp.) pods
Description Shallow round basket with flat bottom and gently rounded and flaring sides, woven in the coiled technique over a 3-rod bundle; Design includes checkerboard band (2 coils wide) encircling the center of the basket and a wide band of contiguous double-outlined diamonds around the sides of the basket, framed above and below by a solid black line; Work face of the basket is the interior and weaving direction is clockwise.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Rim Diam = 27.5, Max Diam = 27.5
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0052   CAS 2013-0006-0052; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut frond
Description Handheld fan woven from a single coconut frond; Fan is diamond-shaped and woven predominately in 2/2 pattern, with occasional variation in the weaving sequence as required to maintain the design and overall shape; Warps and wefts are folded back on themselves at edges to make a self-forming selvage; Warp and weft fibers are still attached to spine of front, which serves as the handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.7, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 44.0
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0053   CAS 2013-0006-0053; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut frond; Coconut fiber cordage
Description Handheld fan woven from a single coconut frond; Fan is triangular in shape and woven in an all-over 2/2 herringbone pattern; Warps and wefts are folded back on themselves at edges to form a self-forming selvage; Warp and weft fibers are gathered down into bundle that extends down center of fan, forming a handle that is partially wrapped with native 2-strand cordage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.8, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 31.5
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0054   CAS 2013-0006-0054; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut frond
Description Handheld fan woven from a single coconut frond; Fan is diamond shaped with a truncated distal end, and is woven predominately in a 2/2 herringbone pattern; Warp and weft fibers are turned back on themselves at edges to form a self-forming selvage; Warp and weft fibers are still attached to frond’s spine, whose ends form a short handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.4, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0055   CAS 2013-0006-0055; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut fronds
Description Rectangular basket with open top, woven from two halves of a coconut palm frond, with the spine of each half forming the basket’s rim; Each leaf on the frond is split longitudinally but still attached at the spine, and the two half-leaves are then woven in opposite directions in a 2/2 plaiting technique; Warp and weft fibers are turned at the basket’s sides and where they meet on the bottom of the basket, they are braided together on the inside; A braided strap, also woven of coconut frond leaves, is attached inside of basket and on the side near the rim, follows the outside of the basket and then is interwoven with the basket along the bottom, again following the outside of the opposite side and is attached on the inside, opposite the first attachment. Baskets of this type are used for carrying fish.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.8, Width = 35.3, Thickness = ca. 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0056   CAS 2013-0006-0056; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut fronds
Description Rectangular basket with open top, woven from two halves of a coconut palm frond, with the spine of each half forming the basket’s rim; Each leaf on the frond is split longitudinally but still attached at the spine, and the two half-leaves are then woven in opposite directions in a 2/2 plaiting technique; Warp and weft fibers are turned at the basket’s sides and where they meet on the bottom of the basket, they are braided together on the inside; A braided strap, also woven of coconut frond leaves, is attached inside of basket and on the side near the rim, follows the outside of the basket and then is interwoven with the basket along the bottom, again following the outside of the opposite side and is attached on the inside, opposite the first attachment. Baskets of this type are used for carrying fish.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.6, Width = 30.7, Thickness = 4.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0062   CAS 2013-0006-0062; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Nema, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Aniline dye; Cotton string
Description Finely woven hat with wide, flat brim, woven entirely of natural or aniline-dyed (purple) hibiscus fibers that have been split very finely; Weaving is done almost entirely in 2/2 herringbone weave, except for a few rows done in 3/3 weave; Design consists of 4 bands of purple and darker brown, each of which starts at the brim, crosses over the hat’s crown and then loops back again to the brim; A single length of cotton string is incorporated into the weave at the junction of the brim and crown, probably for structural support; Ends of string are left on the exterior. According to the donor, the fine weaving evidenced in this hat is typical of the Mortlocks region.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.2, Max Diam = 40.1
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0008-0001   CAS 2013-0008-0001; Baby carrier / cradleboard
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard
Culture Hupa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt
Other Geographic Data Hupa Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1967
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Peeled hazel shoots; Weft: peeled and split conifer roots; Plastic beads; Rawhide laces; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Large full-sized cradleboard woven entirely in open spaced plain twining, except several rows on the front corners that are woven in 3-strand twining; Cradle board is scoop-shaped with flat back and steep sides, wide sloping front, and open top, all secured to a heavy oval framing structure comprising bundled hazel shoots that are wrapped in conifer roots; Lower front portion of cradleboard is woven in evenly spaced rows of twining, Sides and back show rows of twining arranged in groups of 3, with a short section of a 4th row extending down from the rim on each side; Infant’s seat on interior bottom is fashioned from two large conifer roots that has been pounded to make them flexible; One of the roots is woven back and forth from front to back in wide passes and the second one is woven in plain twining with the first across entire width of cradleboard, again in very wide passes; Two rawhide laces are attached to the cradleboard’s interior back, each forming a series of loops, through which the long end of one of the laces will pass in a zigzag pattern from side to side to secure the baby in place; String of white, yellow, green, orange and red plastic beads are strung across top of cradleboard on length of plastic wire, with a single cowrie shell at one end and two cowrie shells at the other end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 36.8, Depth = ca. 24.0, Length = 71.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0011   CAS 2014-0001-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Unidentified plant fibers
Description Large round tray with flat bottom and very low vertical sides, woven entirely in single rod coiled technique; Center design is a 14-point star in dark brown against a natural straw-colored background, all framed by a band of 25 contiguous dark brown triangles that are also on a natural straw-colored background; Sides of basket are dark brown; Final two coils flare out beyond the rim at two points opposite each other to form carrying handles and are woven in a herringbone pattern with alternate blocks of dark brown and natural straw-colored fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Rim Diam = 49.8, Max Diam = 58.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0002-0001   CAS 2014-0002-0001; Hat
Category Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Klamath River (Hupa, Yurok or Karuk)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Weft: conifer roots; Secondary weft: Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves, woodwardia fern (Woodwardia sp.) stems, and maidenhair fern (Adiantum sp.) stems
Description Woman’s round basketry hat with rounded top and sides, woven primarily in plain twining except for several rows of 3-strand twining at the basket’s start and a single row of 3-strand twining above and below the primary design band around the hat’s sides; Except for the rows of 3-strand twining, the design on the exterior of the hat is woven in half twist overlay; Design field is divided into three registers, the first of which covers the hat’s crown and shows a 4-arm cross motif in brown woodwardia fern edged in black maidenhair fern, all on straw-colored bear grass; Second register encircles the sides of the hat and shows the primary zigzag design that includes stacked triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids, woven primarily in brown woodwardia fern with smaller areas of black maidenhair fern; Third and final design registers encircles final cm of weaving and shows 3 units of stacked parallelograms, also woven in woodwardia fern with maidenhair fern highlights; Warp rods are trimmed off flush with rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Rim Diam = 16.4, Max Diam = 16.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0002-0002   CAS 2014-0002-0002; Hat
Category Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Achumawi, Astarawi Band
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc
Other Geographic Data Hot Springs Valley area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 20th Century
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: tule cordage; Weft: tule leaves, nettle leaves
Description Woman’s round basketry hat with flat crown and high, flaring sides, woven entirely in plain twining with full-twist overlay over entire basket except for start; Start of hat is woven with 2-ply wefts of nettle woven over paired or triple warps; Design on top consists of circle of alternating tan and dark brown tule wefts; Design on sides consists of three parallel stepped zigzag lines, woven in dark brown tule wefts against tan background, and narrow band of alternating tan and dark brown checks just below rim; At rim, warps are bent over and taken up with the final row of twined wefts.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.7, Rim Diam = 18.7, Max Diam = 18.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0002-0003A,B   CAS 2014-0002-0003A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tlingit
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Alaska
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data Unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Weft: Spruce roots, bear grass leaves, cedar bark; Natural (?) dyes
Description Cylindrical basket with flat bottom and straight, vertical sides, with corresponding lid that is woven with rattle top compartment; Start of basket begins with several rows of spruce roots woven in plain twining over cedar bark warps; Remainder of base is woven in rows of plain twined spruce root, alternating with rows of plain plait cedar bark, with the cedar bark wefts dyed pale red in two areas; Entire sides of basket are woven in plain twined spruce roots, except for 1 cm band below rim which is woven in alternate rows of plain twining and plain plaiting, similar to base; At juncture of base and sides, two rows of twining are also woven with false embroidery in natural colored beargrass, followed by a narrow band of plain twining, whose first and last rows of twining each include 1 dyed green spruce root weft; Wide band around sides of basket is also woven in false embroidery, utilizing bear grass to form design of 2 concentric rectangles alternating with two pairs of concentric triangles (both rectangles and triangles are dyed red and black) on natural colored background; Matching round lid has short straight sides and was probably dome-shaped when new, with raised center compartment that holds small pebbles (?) to produce rattling sound when shaken; Lid is woven in several techniques, include plain twining, alternating plain twining and plain plaiting, and false embroidery; Designs on exterior of lid include band of red and black triangles and 4-quadrant design on rattle portion, also in red and black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Rim Diam = 15.0, Max Diam = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0003-0002   CAS 2014-0003-0002; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tarawa Atoll
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Coconut palm ribs (?); Weft: Raffia grass leaves, pandanus leaves, and unidentified grass leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Hand fan woven from coconut palm ribs (?), pandanus fibers, and natural and dyed raffia grass leaves; Bundle of warp ribs fan out into a V-shape and are wrapped in alternating bands of very narrow, undyed grass leaves alternating with bands of wider pandanus fibers that are dyed black red, pink, brown, green, and purple; Ends of warp fibers extend out along the rounded top edge of fan and two separate rows (one on front face and another on reverse face) of small raffia grass bundles are attached by means of one additional coconut palm rib that extends across width of fan.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.0, Length = 38.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0003-0003   CAS 2014-0003-0003; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tarawa Atoll
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Coconut palm (?) ribs; Weft: Pandanus leaves and raffia grass leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Hand fan woven of coconut palm ribs (?) pandanus fibers, raffia grass leaves; Handle is made from bundle of coconut ribs whose proximal end are wrapped in plaited pandanus leaves, with a short string loop threaded through the end; The handle ribs are folded back on themselves in pairs, forming loops from which additional ribs radiate to form the underlying structure of the fan which is semi-circular in shape; Warp ribs are woven together with series of dyed purple, black, orange and green pandanus leaves, alternating with bands of undyed raffia grass leaves that are woven in a wrapped-coiled technique; Additional pairs of coconut ribs are attached on both faces of the fan, outlining the outer edge of the fan, and attached to them are short pieces of undyed pandanus leaves, forming a fringe-like border.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.3, Length = 31.2
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0003-0004   CAS 2014-0003-0004; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tarawa Atoll
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Natural and sun-bleached pandanus strips; Shells; Native cordage
Description Rectangular bag woven entirely of plaited pandanus strips in two layers -- wide pandanus strips on interior and narrow strips on exterior; Exterior layer on back side of bag extends beyond top of bag and is folded over to form a flap on the front; Pair of small shells are tied to flap with native cordage, corresponding to pair of cordage loops that are threaded through lower front section of bag, in order to secure the flap; All-over design on exterior of bag consists of network of large contiguous open squares woven of undyed pandanus against a background of lighter colored sun-bleached pandanus.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.7, Length = 29.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0003-0005   CAS 2014-0003-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tarawa Atoll
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia grass leaves; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells, Native cordage; Commercial fabric
Description Deep oval basket with flat bottom and vertical sides, woven entirely in a wrapped-coiling technique; Thick coils are made of an undetermined material that is then wrapped in undyed raffia grass leaves; Rim is decorated with single row of small cowrie shells that are stuffed with a small piece of commercially woven blue fabric, which in turn, is tied to a continuous length of native cordage that is wrapped around the rim; At each end of the basket is an arched handle consisting of another thick coil that is wrapped in undyed raffia grass and then overwrapped with dyed rust brown raffia, and decorated with an additional row of cowrie shells similar to the basket’s rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Width = 29.1, Length = 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2015-0003-0001   CAS 2015-0003-0001; Basketry materials (whole juncus stems)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (whole juncus stems)
Culture Ipai
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County San Diego
Other Geographic Data Unknown
Maker's Name Justin Farmer
Date of Manufacture 2015
Collection Name N/A
Materials Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Bundle of whole juncus stems, upper portions only; Due to their tendency to be brittle, these upper portions are only used as warp or foundation elements in coiled baskets.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 4.5, Length = ca. 92.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2015-0003-0002   CAS 2015-0003-0002; Basketry materials (split juncus stems)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (split juncus stems)
Culture Ipai
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County San Diego
Other Geographic Data Unknown
Maker's Name Justin Farmer
Date of Manufacture 2015
Collection Name N/A
Materials Juncus rush (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Bundle of split juncus stems; Used as weft fibers in coiled baskets, these specimens are taken from the basal portions of the stems and show the gradation of color from deep gold to lighter shades.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 2.0, Length = ca. 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2015-0003-0003   CAS 2015-0003-0003; Basketry materials (shredded yucca leaves)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (shredded yucca leaves)
Culture Ipai
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County San Diego
Other Geographic Data Unknown
Maker's Name Justin Farmer
Date of Manufacture 2015
Collection Name N/A
Materials Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves
Description Bundle of shredded yucca leaves; Such fibers are used as the foundation when starting a coiled basket because they are more flexible than juncus stems and thus can be shaped into a tight coil for the first couple revolutions of a basket.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 8.0, Thickness = ca. 3.0, Length = ca. 16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2015-0003-0004   CAS 2015-0003-0004; Basket start (unfinished)
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket start (unfinished)
Culture Ipai
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County San Diego
Other Geographic Data Unknown
Maker's Name Justin Farmer
Date of Manufacture 2015
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Shredded yucca (Yucca sp.) and split juncus (Juncus sp.) stems; Weft: Split juncus (Juncus sp.) stems
Description Small start of a coiled basket; Basket begun with flexible shredded yucca fiber foundation warp wrapped in split juncus stems; After the first few tightly coiled rotations, the warp transitions to less flexible split juncus stems; The weft is split juncus stems throughout.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.1, Thickness = 0.8, Length = ca. 18.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0001-0005   CAS 2016-0001-0005; Basketry materials (split willow stems)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (split willow stems)
Culture Paiute / Shoshone
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono
Other Geographic Data Town: Coleville
Maker's Name Jennie Dick
Date of Manufacture 2004
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow stems; Cotton
Description Coiled bundle of split willow stems wrapped and tied with a long strip of printed commercial cotton fabric.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.9, Max Diam = 26.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0001-0006   CAS 2016-0001-0006; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture North Fork Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Madera
Other Geographic Data Community: North Fork
Maker's Name Ruby Pomona (b. 1925)
Date of Manufacture 2007
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: whole, unpeeled redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Weft: split, unpeeled redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Rim reinforcing rod: chaperral and redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) lacing
Description Scoop-shaped winnowing basket with reinforcing rod around rim; Woven in open, diagonal twining with wrapped coil stitch around rim; Design consists of bands of exposed warp rods alternating with rows of open twining, with alternating interior and exterior surfaces of split redbud shoots in adjacent rows of twining.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.4, Width = 23.5, Length = 34.1
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0008A,B   CAS 2016-0005-0008A,B; Purse with wallet
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse with wallet
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Kosrae
County
Other Geographic Data Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Commercial twine
Description A: Purse; B: Wallet; Purse with wallet, both woven of plant fibers; The purse is woven into a pouch with a fold-over top and has “KOSRAE” woven into the design on the front; The wallet folds into thirds; Both pieces have woven button clasps which secure via loop
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=29.8; B=11.0, Thickness = A=3.7; B=3.2, Length = A=39.8; B=22.9
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0009   CAS 2016-0005-0009; Fish trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish trap basket
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei
County
Other Geographic Data Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber; Shell
Description Fish trap constructed of thin wooden slats secured by plant fiber; Ovoid shape with four long sticks creating a flat bottom; Narrowing channel leads fish through opening in one end into the receptacle; Shell fragment is tied to top of trap; Carrying strap is attached to either end of the trap.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.3, Width = 20.6, Length = 36.3
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0016   CAS 2016-0005-0016; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Chicken feathers; Dye
Description Fan composed of heart-shaped turtle shell piece surrounded by woven plant fiber and edged with white chicken feathers, four cluster of which are dyed blue, yellow and bright pink; Square woven plant fiber handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 24.6, Thickness = 1.8, Length = ca. 37.8
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0017   CAS 2016-0005-0017; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Dye
Description Large fan composed of rounded triangle framing three circles of red plant fiber, each of which is surrounded by four cowrie shells inside a plant fiber-wrapped circle; The rounded triangle is in turn framed by large fringes of plant fiber; Square woven plant fiber handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 43.7, Thickness = 2.3, Length = ca. 57.3
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0018   CAS 2016-0005-0018; Handbag
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Handbag
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Shell (univalve); Commercial cloth; Commercial thread
Description Boxy rectangular handbag composed of woven plant fiber with a fold-over lid and handle of two woven straps, each attached at both ends to a shorter side of the bag and looped together in the middle; Lid secures with a string which which loops over a shell clasp; Interior is lined with commercial cloth printed with pink and blue flowers on a pink background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.4, Width = 16.5, Length = 22.1
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0019   CAS 2016-0005-0019; Handbag
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Handbag
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Boxy rectangular handbag composed of woven plant fiber with a hinged lid and handle of two woven straps, each attached at both ends to a longer side of the bag; Lid is secured with nothing save its own weight; All six sides of the bag have a rectangular section of turtle shell in the center surrounded by rows of cowrie shells; The longer sides of the bag have cowrie shells above and on both sides of the turtle shell; The shorter sides of the bag have cowrie shells above the turtle shell; The bottom side of the bag has cowrie shells on the two shorter sides; The top of the bag has a row of cowrie shells on all four sides of the turtle shell, with a double row on the shorter side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.4, Width = 16.5, Length = 19.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0020   CAS 2016-0005-0020; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Very large round, flat basketry tray woven in rings cut with zigzagging lines creating a spiral effect.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 90.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0021   CAS 2016-0005-0021; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Oblong basketry tray with a round spiral center inside three oblong rings; Each set of rings is separated by an open chevron pattern; The central spiral touches the inner most ring on two sides and has six stepped weavings of decreasing length emanating from the other two sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.5, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 44.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0022   CAS 2016-0005-0022; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Oblong basketry tray with a round spiral center inside three oblong rings; Each set of rings is separated by an open chevron pattern; The central spiral touches the inner most ring on two sides and has a checker board-like pattern emanating from the other two sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.9, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 46.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0023   CAS 2016-0005-0023; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Shells (univalve); Commercial plastic twine
Description Large round, flat basketry tray woven in circles attached by connecting weavings singly and in pairs; Into the center of the tray a circle is woven with a spoke-like design; Surrounding and slightly overlapping this center circle are four similar circles which are edged with univalve shells and attached on top of the tray; The entire tray is edged with univalve shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.5, Max Diam = 44.8
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0024   CAS 2016-0005-0024; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Shells (univalve); Commercial plastic twine
Description Large round, flat basketry tray woven in circles attached by connecting weavings which form diamond shapes; Into the center of the tray a circle is woven with a spoke-like design; Surrounding this center circle are connecting weavings in the shape of a four-petaled flower; The entire tray is edged with univalve shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0025   CAS 2016-0005-0025; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Large round, flat basketry tray woven in 8 leaf-shaped designs; Center of tray has a large mottled brown cowrie shell surrounded by a ring of brown cowrie shells inside a ring of small white cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.4, Max Diam = 55.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0026   CAS 2016-0005-0026; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Large round basketry tray with very shallow sides; Two outer rings are separated by chevron designs; Center of tray has a woven flower-like design surrounded by a ring of cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.6, Max Diam = 49.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0027   CAS 2016-0005-0027; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae) and marine snail (Turbo petholatus) operculum
Description Large round, flat basketry tray woven in 6 leaf-shaped designs; Center of tray has a green and brown shell surrounded by an open ring of brown cowrie shells inside a ring of small white cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.3, Max Diam = 44.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0028   CAS 2016-0005-0028; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Dye
Description Large round, flat basketry tray with three outer rings surrounding a large interior circle; Outer rings are separated by chevron designs in two cases and a ring of cowrie shells in the third; Inner ring has six profile floral-like (or crown-like) designs, the upper parts of which are dyed pink, purple and blue, and which are separated from each other by the points of a star pattern; Inside this design is a large mottled brown cowrie shell surrounded by an open ring of white cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.1, Max Diam = 56.9
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0029   CAS 2016-0005-0029; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Wood
Description Large round, flat basketry tray with a round wooden center piece carved with a palm tree and beach design in bas relief; Wooden piece is surrounded by a row of chevron designs inside a ring of cowrie shells; Around this is a series of woven fan-like designs inside a final ring of chevron designs; “E.H.R.” is engraved on the back of the wooden panel.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.8, Max Diam = 55.8
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0030   CAS 2016-0005-0030; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Large round, flat basketry tray with a round turtle shell center surrounded by a row of chevron designs inside a ring of cowrie shells; Around this is a series of woven profile floral-like (or crown-like) designs inside a final ring of chevron designs.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.8, Max Diam = 60.7
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0031   CAS 2016-0005-0031; Basketry star
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry star
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands, probably
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Dye
Description Flat basketry plaque in the shape of a star; A ring of cowrie shells forms the center, surrounded by a wide woven ring with pink-dyed radiating spokes; A second ring of cowrie shells is framed by a second, thinner woven ring with pink-dyed radiating spokes; A five-pointed star outlined with cowrie shells forms the outer most border; Inside each of the star’s points is a woven floral-like design dyed blue with a “bouquet” of seven cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 31.5
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0032   CAS 2016-0005-0032; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands, probably
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Basket with scalloped edges and two thin, rounded handles; Sides of basket alternate between open weave and a tight stepped-design weave; Base is tightly woven with three narrow open weave details.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.3, Width = 22.8, Length = 25.5
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0033   CAS 2016-0005-0033; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese or Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia or Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk) or Marshall Islands
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands or Marshall Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Basket with sides composed of tightly woven stepped, leaf-like designs framed in peaked shapes; Rim of basket is fairly wide and horizontal with chevron patterns; Base consists of a ring of five medium-sized, brown mottled cowrie shells surrounded by a ring of chevrons.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Max Diam = 31.3
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0034   CAS 2016-0005-0034; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese or Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia or Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk) or Marshall Islands
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands or Marshall Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Dye
Description Shallow basket with sides woven in flat horizontal strips; Base consists of a coil of dyed plant fiber creating a rainbow-like pattern; A ring of cowrie shells surrounds the coil and is in turn surrounded by rings of green and purple dyed strips; A second ring of cowrie shells frames the green and purple dyed rings; The outer most ring on the base is a series of purple, yellow, red and green rings.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Max Diam = 32.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0035   CAS 2016-0005-0035; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese or Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia or Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk) or Marshall Islands
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands or Marshall Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Dye
Description Shallow basket with sides woven in flat horizontal strips; Base consists of a netting of pink-dyed plant fiber surrounded by four rings of cowrie shells; Each ring is separated by a narrow ring of plant fiber; The warps are dyed pink and the wefts are dyed green; The rim of the basket is decorated with outward-facing cowrie shells attached at the ends.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.4, Max Diam = 34.5
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0009-0001   CAS 2016-0009-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Paiute ?
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Aniline dyes
Description Round globose basket with flat base and rounded sides that curve inward toward rim; Woven in coiling technique; Design consists of three rows of eight-pointed stars, one at the rim, one mid-shoulder, and a larger row near the base; Stars have open rectangular centers and are interspersed with smaller green leaf-like designs; The top and bottom rows of stars are purple with purple three-warp bars inside the open center; The middle row of stars is green with a pink rectangle in the open center; Exterior design severely faded with original colors visible on the interior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 14.6
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0009-0002   CAS 2016-0009-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Klamath
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule; Other plant fiber; Aniline dyes
Description Scalloped edged basket, originally round but warped into an oval; Side designs almost completely faded; Rim has braided edge with beige and brown strands; Scalloped edge of rim consists of band of tightly wrapped fibers secured to braided rim at intervals; Band is larger in circumference than basket, with the scalloping created from the excess length.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.1, Max Diam = 15.6
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0009-0003   CAS 2016-0009-0003; Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier / cradleboard model
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Fresno
Other Geographic Data Squaw Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis); Sourberry (?) (Rhus trilobata); Wool yarn; Cotton thread
Description Baby carrier model consisting of flat rectangular backboard, slightly tapered at the foot end, with curved, arching sun shade attached at the head; Diamond design on sunshade and double zigzag design on backboard are woven in redbud; Backboard is composed of two platforms of sourberry (?) rods overlaid and secured with the double zigzag design which is woven through both platforms; The interior platform rods run vertically and have slanted stripes of alternating redbud and sourberry (?) at the foot end; The exterior platform rods run horizontally and are shorter but slightly wider than the interior platform; Strap braided of pink, purple and white wool yarn crisscrosses the interior of the backboard and is attached on the sides with cotton thread; Hanging strap braided of pink, purple and green wool yarn is attached on the exterior of backboard with cotton thread.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.3, Width = 8.9, Length = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0009-0015A,B   CAS 2016-0009-0015A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splints; Weft: Bear grass; Aniline dyes
Description Basket with lid constructed of naturally colored cedar splint warps woven with bear grass wefts; Basket is decorated with four dyed fiber bands at the base and also along the rim of the lid: bright red, purple-brown, black, and bright red; Three purple-brown birds adorn the sides at intervals; Lid has large green circle woven into center and a surrounding purple-brown/black ring; Lid designs are severely faded with original colors visible on the interior; A= Basket, B=Lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.2, Max Diam = 6.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0009-0016   CAS 2016-0009-0016; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) or Makah
Global Region North America
Country Canada or USA
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia or Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp and weft: Cedar (Cedrus sp.) splits; Base: Bear grass, redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis); Aniline dyes
Description Narrow oblong basket with bottom panel design; Basket is woven of narrow cedar split warps and cedar split wefts that alternate between wide and narrow; Interior base constructed of very wide cedar splits; Exterior of base has been woven separately and attached; Exterior base panel constructed of bear grass with designs of undyed redbud oval with bear grass insertions; Faded green dyed fiber design evident inside redbud design as well as framing the oval.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.1, Width = 19.4, Length = 5.2
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0009-0020   CAS 2016-0009-0020; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Round, shallow basket decorated with two rings of purple dyed fiber, one just above the base, the other mid-shoulder; Rim is wrapped with faded dyed purple fiber; End of rim wrapping is tucked into the side of the basket in three places, ending at the base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.1, Max Diam = 12.1
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0032   CAS 2017-0002-0032; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Handheld fan, of narrow pandanus fiber strips woven primarily in simple plaiting (over one, under one) technique; Center circular area incorporates a horizontal brown and reddish-brown design and has a superimposed border of reddish-brown and undyed strips; Wide exterior border of brown and undyed strips surrounds the circle; Handle is made from flat piece of wood that has been completely wrapped in dark brown and undyed fibers fibers woven into geometric designs; Short plant fiber string looped through the end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 30.3
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0033   CAS 2017-0002-0033; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Handheld fan, of narrow pandanus fiber strips woven primarily in simple plaiting (over one, under one) technique; Center circular area incorporates a horizontal brown and red design and has a superimposed border of greyish-brown and undyed strips; Wide exterior border of dark brown, greyish-brown and undyed strips surrounds the circle; Handle is made from flat piece of wood that has been completely wrapped in dark brown, red and undyed fibers fibers woven into triangular designs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 39.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0043   CAS 2017-0002-0043; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Rectangular purse of narrow, undyed pandanus fiber strips that are woven in simple (over one, under one) plaiting technique; Bottom and side edges of purse form their own selvages; Reverse side of purse extends up and folds over front to form flap; Braided pandanus fiber strap is woven into upper corners of purse.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.6, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0044   CAS 2017-0002-0044; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Rectangular bag woven entirely of plaited, undyed pandanus strips in two layers -- wide pandanus strips on interior and narrow strips on exterior; Exterior layer on back side of bag extends beyond top of bag and is folded over to form a flap on the front; Color differentiation results in all-over design on exterior of bag consisting of network of large, contiguous, uneven open squares woven of undyed pandanus.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.5, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 15.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0045   CAS 2017-0002-0045; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description Large, round brimless hat with a somewhat peaked dome; Interior and exterior are woven in an open lattice pattern of plain, narrowly split cane or bamboo rods, with a layer of pandanus leaves sandwiched between them; Crown rises in center to a secondary rounded dome that is decorated on exterior with pieces of brown leaves that are arranged to form a 6-petal floral motif, two of which have been damaged.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.2, Max Diam = 43.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0015   CAS 2017-0005-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Nylon string
Description Long, open, oval basket of pandanus fibers in plaited technique; Basket is shallow and narrow; Pair of braided loop carrying straps are attached to upper sides of bag, fashioned out of purple and white nylon string; Fibers extend at bottom of basket as long fringe; Note in original accession file reads “for betel nut or baby.”
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.7, Width = 2.7, Length = 50.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0016   CAS 2017-0005-0016; Purse
Category Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Plastic string
Description Rectangular purse composed of pandanus fiber strips woven in multiple styles: wide strips in simple (over one, under one) plaiting technique at the base; Moving up the purse, the strips are split into thirds and these smaller strips are woven in simple plaiting technique for a few rows; Five small strips are then woven as single strips twice before the small strips are again split into single pieces and woven in simple plaiting technique for a few centimeters above; A repeat of the five-strips-as-one design occurs before the single, small strips in simple plaiting technique finishes the top edge of the bag; The back side folds over to create a rectangular flap with a recurrence of the small simple plaiting with the wide design band; Border of flap and interior edge is decorated with pink, black, blue and white plastic accents; Braided pandanus fiber handle is threaded through the sides of the bag and tuck under the bottom edges to secure the flap; Handle ends are threaded through the front of the flap and, unbraided, tied in a knot; “$16.00” is written in pen on the front of the handle end by the knot.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.0, Thickness = 5.3, Length = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0017A,B   CAS 2017-0005-0017A,B; Pouch with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Pouch with lid
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Double pouch “for pepper leaves”; Two-piece pouch woven of sun-bleached pandanus fibers; Both sections of the pouch are narrow and rectangular in shape with high sides; One section fits completely over the other to form a lid.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.0, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0002-0003   CAS 2018-0002-0003; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County
Other Geographic Data Town: North Fork
Maker's Name Clara Harris
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s-1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: whole redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Weft: split redbud shoots; Peeled sourberry (Rhus trilobata) shoots
Description Large, open-twined winnowing basket woven of whole redbud shoots as the warp and split redbud shoots as the weft; Rows of twining form decorative pattern by alternating the face of the weft (outside bark or split interior) in alternate rows; Rim is likely made of peeled sourberry shoots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.5, Width = 48.0, Length = 51.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0002-0004   CAS 2018-0002-0004; Winnowing basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Winnowing basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s-1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: whole redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots and whole, peeled willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Weft: split redbud shoots; Peeled willow or sourberry (Rhus trilobata) shoots
Description Deep, scoop-shaped, open-twined winnowing beater basket woven of whole redbud shoots and whole, peeled willow shoots as the warp, arranged in alternating groups; Split redbud shoots are the weft; Rim is likely made of peeled willow or sourberry shoots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.7, Width = 28.7, Length = 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0002-0005   CAS 2018-0002-0005; Seed beater basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Seed beater basket
Culture Western Mono
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s-1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: whole redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) shoots; Weft: split redbud shoots; Peeled willow (Salix sp.) or sourberry (Rhus trilobata) shoots
Description Shallow, scoop-shaped, open-twined seed beater basket with warp ends gathered forming upright handle at proximal end; Woven of whole redbud shoots as the warp and split redbud shoots are the weft; Rim is likely made of peeled willow or sourberry shoots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Width = 17.7, Length = 36.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0002-0006   CAS 2018-0002-0006; Basketry materials (Devil's claw)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (Devil's claw)
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 2017
Collection Name N/A
Materials Devil's claw (Martynia sp.)
Description Bundle of Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) fibers, used as weft material by basket weavers from several Southwestern tribes, especially Tohono O’odham and Akimel O’odham.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.6, Length = 17.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0002-0007   CAS 2018-0002-0007; Basketry materials (yucca leaves)
Category Basketry; Raw Materials
Object Name Basketry materials (yucca leaves)
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 2017
Collection Name N/A
Materials Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves
Description Bundle of split and sun-bleached yucca leaves, used as weft material by numerous basket weavers from several Southwestern tribes, especially Tohono O’odham and Hopi; Bundle is tied with two lengths of commercial white fabric.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.6, Length = 58.1
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0003-0002   CAS 2018-0003-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Tuvaluan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tuvalu
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Funafuti
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Pigment
Description Square, shallow woven basket with flat base and low sides; Basket is woven entirely in simple plaited technique; Interior of basket is decorated in a radiating diamond motif, achieved by interspersing black pigmented plant material with natural, undyed elements; In the center four smaller negative diamonds fill in the central black diamond.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.3, Width = 14.9, Length = 15.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0006-0005   CAS 2018-0006-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Akimel O’odham (Pima) or Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal or Pima
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Shallow round basket tray with flat base and gently flaring sides; Basket is woven entirely in wicker technique using single wefts over multiple warps; Design consists of series of brown stacked triangles that are pendant from rim, pointing towards center of tray, spaced evenly along the sides, all on a natural colored background; Color pattern accomplished by use of peeled and unpeeled weft stems; At rim, one stem in each warp group or bundle is bent over and incorporated into rim bundle that is coil-wrapped.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.8, Max Diam = 31.3
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0006-0007A,B   CAS 2018-0006-0007A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Inupiat
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Gregg
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Baleen; Ivory
Description Round basket with fitted lid constructed of baleen strips; Basket has flat base, vertical rounded sides, and inward-sloping rim, and is woven entirely in single rod coiling technique with closely spaced narrow wefts; Basket start on base consists of round flat ivory disk with holes drilled around its perimeter for the baleen; Corresponding flat, round lid is coiled in the same manner as basket, is very shallowly peaked in cross-section and has a short lip inside that fits inside the mouth of the basket; Start of lid is a round flat ivory disk, similar to the basket; Glued onto top of lid’s disk is a carved ivory whale fluke, extending upwards as if the whale is diving; “Gregg” is inscribed and also written in green ink on interior of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 9.3
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0006-0008   CAS 2018-0006-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Ivory; Glass; Leather
Description Small, shallow oval basket with flat base and short, vertical sides; Coiled on single-rod foundation; Simple design of a few short, black coiled segments interspersed with natural coils at regular intervals, just under the rim; Decoration at the short sides consists of pairs of light blue glass beads flanked by small ivory bead below and smaller ivory bead above; Lower ivory beads have incised bull’s eye-like designs along edges that are inked in with red-brown; Beads are strung and attached to the basket with leather cordage; A small carved ivory whale fluke is attached to the bottom interior of basket.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.1, Width = 17.0, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0126   CAS 2019-0001-0126; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Third Mesa
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Dark, tray-like basket; Round shallow basket with flat center whose walls flare upward very gradually; Basket is woven entirely in wicker technique using single wefts over multiple warps; Warp material is either unpeeled scrub sumac or common dunebroom stems and weft material is rabbitbrush stems; At rim, one stem in each warp group or bundle is bent over and incorporated into rim bundle that is coil-wrapped with yucca leaves; Remaining warp stems are clipped at rim; Wide spiral design created using light and dark undyed fibers; 3rd Mesa.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.3, Max Diam = 36.5
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0001-0127   CAS 2019-0001-0127; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; First Mesa
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Basket plaque; Round, flat wall plaque; Woven in coiled technique over small bundle coils; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural and vegetal dyed split yucca leaves; Design consists of a 8-point star/sun, with a black spiral woven in the center, all bordered in black and edged by terraced woven blocks in rust red; Entire design is surrounded completely by two bands of natural/undyed weave; Final rim coil is black; Small yucca-wrapped suspension loop is woven into the rim coil on the reverse; 1st Mesa.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.6, Max Diam = 25.4
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0001-0128   CAS 2019-0001-0128; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Basket plaque with red and yellow butterfly-like design; Round flat plaque, woven entirely in coiled technique over large bundle foundation; Small yucca-wrapped suspension loop is sewn into final rim coil on reverse face; Warp material is galleta grass stems and weft material is natural, vegetal, and aniline dyed split yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of round natural colored center bordered in black and surrounded by six terraced diamond shapes (four rust red and two yellow), all outlined in black; The arrangement of the diamond-shaped motifs produces a large butterfly design in the center of the plaque.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.8, Max Diam = 31.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0129   CAS 2019-0001-0129; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Ramona Tewguma
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Yucca (Yucca sp.); Devil's claw (Martynia sp.)
Description Mini basket plaque; Navajo wedding basket design; Round, flat plaque woven in coiled technique over very large bundles; Woven of natural and vegetal dyed split yucca leaves and Devil’s claw; Design consists of a negative pointed star in center, encircled by a solid red band, all on a black background, with a band of pendant terraced black triangles around the top; Design includes a break in the pattern known as the spirit path which points to the end point of the basket's rim and is oriented to the east during a ceremony – it should never point down.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 9.4
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0001-0130   CAS 2019-0001-0130; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Round, shallow basket with rounded base and widely flaring sides; Basket is woven in coiled technique; Sun/star design consists of wide red band that encircles sides of basket, with row of contiguous terraced black triangles on either side of red band; Hole in center of basket is plugged with piece of cloth; Both red band and bands of triangles are interrupted by break in pattern known as the spirit path, which points to the end point of the basket's rim and is oriented to the East during a ceremony; Traces of cornmeal in coils.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Max Diam = 36.5
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0001-0158   CAS 2019-0001-0158; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves
Description Round tray-like basket with wide flat base and shallow, slightly flaring sides; Woven in close-spaced and split stitch coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp material is bear grass stems and weft material is split sun bleached yucca leaves; Center of basket is woven in close-spaced stitches for several coils, and remainder of base is woven split stitches that form a design of spaced lines that radiate outward to juncture of base and sides; Design on sides consists of 1 blocks of closely spaced split stitches and a long single stitch diagonally spanning the space between adjacent blocks.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.6, Max Diam = 28.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0159A,B   CAS 2019-0001-0159A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves
Description Jar shaped basket with flat base, flared and rounded sides, mid-level shoulder, and short vertical neck; Round, slightly domed lid fits over the neck, with a thick, very short braided knob handle in the center; Basket and lid are woven in open widely spaced coiled technique over bundle foundation.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.4, Max Diam = 15.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0001-0160A,B   CAS 2019-0001-0160A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cedar (Cedrus sp.) bark; Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax)
Description Cylindrical basket with flat bottom and straight, roughly vertical sides, with corresponding lid; Basket and lid are woven of bear grass over cedar bark in plain twining technique; Design segment around the circumference woven with bear grass dyed pale red and black to create a thick zigzag pattern; Central portion of the lid woven with dyed pale red, black, and yellow bear grass to create a large spiral pattern; All other fibers are undyed.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Max Diam = 7.8
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0001-0161   CAS 2019-0001-0161; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Makah
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Washington
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description Woven basket; Rectangular base with tall sides that flare slightly at the top into a wide mouth; Two long braided handles are attached on either side; Woven in both closed coiling and closed plaiting technique; Plaited sections include both black and undyed warp fibers, as well as light and dark undyed weft fibers, creating a checkered pattern; Central decorative panel is woven in closed coiled technique, primarily with light undyed warp and weft fibers; Red and black dyed weft fibers create a woven image of three figures in a canoe/kayak on the sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.4, Width = 16.0, Length = 7.9
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0003-0001   CAS 2019-0003-0001; Small mammal trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Small mammal trap basket
Culture Sena
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Malawi
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Semba Village, Shire Valley
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 2018
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm fiber; Rubber
Description Long, narrow, conical open-weave basketry trap made of palm fiber; The narrow end is not woven closed, but tied shut with a band of rubber; Used to catch small mammals, especially sengis; Dusky sengis (Elephantulus fuscus), the species with which this trap was caught, utilize distinctive paths through the brush; The traps are laid along these trails and the animals are flushed out by people beating the brush; As the sengis dash along the trail away from the humans, they are easily caught by such traps when they bolt into the funnel and are unable to back out; The animals are extracted by untying the rubber band and opening the end of the trap.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.8, Length = 68.1
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0001   CAS 2019-0004-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves
Description Small barrel-shaped basket woven in an open-spaced, coiled technique over a bundle foundation; High shoulder rises to a tall, straight neck, which is decorated at the rim with a black zigzag stitch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.9, Max Diam = 10.9
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0002A,B   CAS 2019-0004-0002A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bear grass (Nolina erumpens) stems; Yucca (Yucca sp.) leaves
Description Small round basket woven in an open-spaced, coiled technique over a bundle foundation; Flat lid sits on top of the rim, with a small square knob handle in the center.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.4, Max Diam = 3.2
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0005A,B   CAS 2019-0004-0005A,B; Fish trap basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Fish trap basket
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Nagano Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Komagane
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Paint
Description Large basketry fish trap with rectangular base woven in plain weave; High shoulder with a short neck, wide rime, and large mouth; A removable smaller open diamond weave “net” basket nests inside the mouth; This “net” basket is concave, allowing fish to easily swim inside but not be able to get back out.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.3, Width = 17.5, Length = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0004-0006   CAS 2019-0004-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Long narrow rice winnowing basket; Material is woven into a loop at one end, while open end is formed into a flattened, elongated loop; Geometric dark brown design woven into the lighter brown fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Max Diam = 9.5, Length = 65.5
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0007A-E   CAS 2019-0004-0007A-E; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Three-tiered bamboo lunch basket; Three separate containers are stacked together, held in place by a coil-wrapped handle that fits through two loops at the side of each; Coil-wrapped lid with small loop in the center fits over the top container.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.9, Max Diam = 15.0
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0040   CAS 2019-0004-0040; Basket with lid
Category Basketry; Carvings
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Bhutan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Wood
Description Elliptical basket with rounded sides and in-curved rim, woven entirely in single rod coiling technique, using closely spaced narrow weft fibers; Basket sits on a carved wooden pedestal; Basket starts in the holes cut into the edges of the top of the pedestal; Lid is slightly rounded in cross-section, and has short lip on interior that fits inside mouth of basket; Lid is attached to basket by a basketry chain and is decorated with a carved wooden bird with both head and tail arching upward.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.3, Max Diam = 11.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0004-0056A,B   CAS 2019-0004-0056A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry; Carvings
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Myanmar (Burma)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Wood; Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.)
Description Woven basketry container with removable lid; Top of lid is decorated with a wooden frog squatting on an oval platform, which is woven into the top of the lid; Frog and platform are black, and platform is decorated with a ring of small triangular abalone inlays.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.4, Width = 11.6, Length = 15.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0004-0061   CAS 2019-0004-0061; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Laos
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Small jar-shaped basket in horizontal weave; Mid-level shoulder rises to a high neck with a wide mouth.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.9, Max Diam = 4.9
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0073   CAS 2019-0004-0073; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Borneo
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Small barrel-shaped basket in horizontal weave; Panels of woven squares decorate the top and bottom; Frame of four split reeds rises vertically from under the base and wraps inside the rim, creating a round-in-square look; Two small woven loops are attached at the top and bottom of each of the frame reeds.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.8, Max Diam = 14.9
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0083   CAS 2019-0004-0083; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Tall, cylindrical basket; Woven of both natural and black dyed fibers to create four distinct design panels of small and large circles; Long plant fiber handle is attached at the top.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.3, Length = 19.9
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0084   CAS 2019-0004-0084; Basket
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Queensland
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Eucalyptus bark; Bamboo; Earth pigments
Description Large basket made from single sheet of eucalyptus bark folded in half along bottom and lashed together along sides with eucalyptus bark strips; Vertical sides rise to circular rim which is coil-wrapped with bamboo strips in herringbone pattern; Exterior is painted all over in black and over-painted on both sides with three vertical panels of geometric and fine line patterns in white, black, red, and yellow pigments.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.0, Max Diam = 17.6, Length = 46.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0005-0001   CAS 2019-0005-0001; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Walapai
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County
Other Geographic Data Northwestern Arizona
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Red willow (Salix bonplandiana ?) shoots
Description Small basket with rounded base and curved sides that taper inward slightly as they rise, forming a wide, neckless mouth; Woven in diagonal twining technique; Warp material is whole, unpeeled willow shoots and weft material is split unpeeled willow shoots that are woven with the bark side facing inward; Warp rods are bent over at rim and incorporated into thick reinforcing bundle that is coil-wrapped; Single design band at largest extend of body consists of alternating dark and light diagonal bars of split, unpeeled willow.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Max Diam = 13.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0005-0002   CAS 2019-0005-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Ifugao
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Philippines
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rattan; Bamboo
Description Small agawen, or snail gathering, basket from northern Philippines; Basket has a flat base and high shoulder that slopes to a wide mouth; Basket is set on a square wooden base; Basket is attached to base at the four corners by “ropes” of plaited weaving that extends to rim of the basket mouth on the exterior of the basket, and is intertwined with decorative pattern of interconnected woven circles on the shoulder; There is a single band of decorative waved twining in a lighter material similar to the decorative and plaited elements; Apart from these design elements, the basket is constructed from a dark plant material in plain twining technique, with the wide warp fibers visible under the thin weft fibers; These baskets usually have a thin carrying strap attached to the plaited “ropes” however the strap on this basket is not present.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.7, Max Diam = 17.0
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0005-0003A,B   CAS 2019-0005-0003A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Southern Highlands
County
Other Geographic Data City: Mendi
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Reed
Description Woven reed Buka-style basket; Deep round cylindrical basket with flat base, slightly flared lower sides, and straight shoulder; Round lid has short interior lip that corresponds in size to interior of basket’s mouth, with a short, wide, cylindrical knob handle; Both basket and lid are woven in plain twining technique, except for the rim of the lid, which is done in plaited technique; Design motif consists of columns of three large diamonds across entire body, alternately woven in light and dark material; Tall arced handle is attached at the mouth, woven in plaited technique on the edges.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.4, Max Diam = 20.3
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0006-0158A,B   CAS 2019-0006-0158A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pima
Other Geographic Data Southern Arizona
Maker's Name Lucie Valisto
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name Burnett
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.8, Max Diam = 14.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0006-0159A,B  

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Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka)
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. British Columbia
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Burnett
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Max Diam = 6.9
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