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Hearst Museum object titled Trap, accession number 2-2108, described as Spruce, elongated cone with funnel shape entrance to larger end, lashings wound spirally around circumference from small end to mouth. In mouth of trap is conical mouthpiece attached to square framework with fence leading from mouth of trap. Made of spruce root and shoots.
Hearst Museum object titled Trap, accession number 10-504, described as Minnow trap; wicker work; small
Hearst Museum object titled Trap, accession number 1-224691, described as Fish trap of whole willow (gaiī’ˑce) shoots in plain twined coarse openwork. Large rim section missing. Southeastern Pomo name: xa’xōi.
Hearst Museum object titled Trap, accession number 2-2105, described as Inner section, conical mouthpiece with fence attached which would be inserted in mouth of fish trap, spruce, lashings wound spirally around circumference from small end to mouth. Made of spruce root and shoots.
Hearst Museum object titled Trap, accession number 2-69282a,b, described as Fish trap model: a) 2 piece conical shaped wooden trap, probably spruce with spruce root for binding; 1st piece: square mouthed with conical bottom leading into 2nd piece, both have continuous spiral of wood around verticals for binding, pieces tied together. b) Small stick with loose binding attached.
Hearst Museum object titled Trap, accession number 2-18001, described as Fish trap part, inner section. Spruce, slat, and hoop construction. Lashings wound spirally around circumference from small end to mouth. Made from spruce root and shoots.
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.
Hearst Museum object titled Trap, accession number 10-2379, described as Fish trap; woven bamboo in a bottle shape, grass stopper; 7¼ inches long
Hearst Museum object titled Trap, accession number 10-1625, described as Basketry shrimp trap; 26 inches long
Hearst Museum object titled Trap, accession number 2-2110, described as Spruce, elongated cone with funnel shape entrance at larger end, lashings wound spirally around circumference from small end to mouth, in mouth of trap is conical mouthpiece attached to rec. framework of 4 sticks (one lost) and inserted in larger end of trap where it is fastened on 2 sides by lashings; nose of cone is separate piece lashed to trap. 2 pendant carved fish inside. 5 small pieces broken off including the 2 pendant fish and fence part. Made of spruce root and shoot.

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