Catalog Number |
CAS 2003-0011-0001A,B | ![]() |
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 |