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Hearst Museum object titled Mortar basket, accession number 1-11896, described as Mortar basket; coiled. Warp is Dogwood (Cornus florida), weft is Conifer root (Pinophyta). Willow hoop (Salix) bound with grape (Vitus californica). Red pattern is Redbud (Cercis occidentalis).

Hearst Museum object titled Mortar basket, accession number 1-11886, described as Mortar basket; coiled. Warp is Dogwood (Cornus florida), weft is Conifer root (Pinophyta). Willow hoop (Salix) bound with grape (Vitus californica), lowest rounds coated with Redbud bark.