Catalog Number |
CAS 0442-0011 | ![]() |
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 |