Catalog Number |
CAS 0516-0015 | ![]() |
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 |