Collection place: California / Donor: Samuel A. Barrett / Maker or artist: Harry Holmes - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Balsa, accession number 1-211583, described as Tule balsa. Grapevine bindings.

Hearst Museum object titled Bird trap, accession number 1-216594, described as Woodpecker trap. Opening near edge for removing birds.

Hearst Museum object titled Fish trap, accession number 1-216592, described as Double cone shape. Plain twine in willow. Made of willow (gaiī’ˑce) with feather inserts as charms to attract fish. Opening near edge for removing fish. Used in lakes, streams also for catching birds in tule marshes. Southeastern Pomo name: xona’ būxa'l, šá-miˑče.

Hearst Museum object titled Trap, accession number 1-216593, described as Fish trap. Trough shape for use in streams. Plain twine in willow and dogwood. Has feather inserts as charms to attract fish.