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Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 1-20975, described as Jar basket; coiled. Warp is Epicampes (Sporobolus rigens), weft is Sedge (Carex). Red pattern is Yucca. Another pattern is Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens). Black pattern is Brake fern (Woodwardia spinulosa). Black and white step pattern in 12 spiral bars; fringe of red worsted on shoulder.
Hearst Museum object titled Bowl basket, accession number 1-20965, described as Bowl basket; coiled. Warp is Epicampes (Sporobolus rigens), weft is Sedge (Carex). Red and yellow patterns are Yucca. Round, flat base, two stripes of dark and light brown on natural ground, coiled, split stitch.
Hearst Museum object titled Bowl basket, accession number 1-20968, described as Bowl basket; coiled. Warp is Epicampes (Sporobolus rigens), weft is Sedge (Carex). Red and black patterns are Yucca. 3 broad radiating vertical bands enclosing red triangles all pointing upward and bordered by feather design in black. Bottom repaired with parchment.
Hearst Museum object titled Winnowing tray, accession number 1-2980, described as Winnowing tray; coiled. Warp is Epicampes (Sporobolus rigens), weft is Redbud (Cercis occidentalis). Red pattern is Redbud. Black pattern is Sedge bark (Carex). Coiled basketry meal plaque. Design in horizontal layout of checker band and linear bands in red Joshua tree root material.

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