Material / Technique:
Twined pine root, beargrass, and bracken fern root or dyed pine root, with wrapped rim and beargrass and dark fiber overlay
Physical description:
Twined pine root, beargrass, and bracken fern root or dyed pine root basket bowl, with wrapped rim and beargrass and dark fiber overlay
Content description:
Basket bowl. Description: Possibly Wintu (Northeastern region), twined of pine roots, beargrass overlay with design in dark brown (possibly bracken fern roots) Wrapped edge of alternating dark and light fibers. Condition: Good. Remarks: Storage location: North Central CA.
Consultation and/or research has led us to believe that this item is not considered funerary or culturally sensitive. However, affiliated Tribe(s) determine the cultural significance of their items. If this item is a part of your heritage and you wish to contact us about it, please email nagpra@museumca.org.
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