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Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 2-51742, described as Lidded; made of birch-bark with porcupine quill decoration, floral design on lid in dyed colors.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 2-72544a-c, described as Small basket (A), with lid (B) constructed of cedar bark & birch bark, over which natural porcupine quills have been embroidered. A six-pointed star is embroidered into the top of the lid in a lattice pattern with black accents at the base of each arm, and a red knot in the center. The inside edge of the basket and the outer edge of the lid are reinforced with grass bands sewing in place with black thread. A short string of yellow seed beads in inside the basket (C).

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 2-14326a,b, described as Cylindrical, made of birchbark. With cover. White porcupine quill embroidery.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 2-14325a,b, described as Made of birchbark with porcupine quill floral design embroidery. With cover.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket with lid, accession number 2-36582, described as Small, coiled sweetgrass tied with black string. Birchbark lid decorated with dyed porcupine quills. Birchbark bottom. Twisted fiber handle.