Collector: Samuel A. Barrett / Culture or time period: Maidu / Accession number: Acc.220 - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Carrying basket, accession number 1-10498, described as Carrying basket; twined. Warp is Willow (Salix), weft is Sedge (Carex). Red pattern is Redbud (Cercis occidentalis). Rim is Willow. Bands of herring bone design.

Hearst Museum object titled Cooking basket, accession number 1-10499, described as Cooking basket; twined. Warp and red are Redbud (Cercis occidentalis). Red pattern is Redbud bark.

Hearst Museum object titled Mush basket, accession number 1-10282, described as Feasting/mush basket. Coiled. Warp is Willow (Salix), weft is Redbud (Cercis occidentalis). Black pattern is Brake fern (Pteris quilina). Ceremonial basket, very large, with flaring sides. Coiled. Bands of deep red (redbud) diagonal zigzags and outlined diamond shapes. 3-rod coiling with split stitching on interior.