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Hearst Museum object titled Basketry plaque, accession number 5-16913, described as Circular basketry plaque (used as a wall decoration). Woven with grass foundation under multi-colored thread (yellow, black, brown, tan). Coiled from center, woven design is in bands and geometric figures (diamonds, triangles, trapezoids). Fabric loop is attached to one edge for hanging.

Hearst Museum object titled Cord, accession number 5-1977, described as Blue and white cotton sash, used for holding turban in place, worn by men

Hearst Museum object titled Mat/wall decoration, accession number 5-16916, described as Mat of sticks woven with twine. Black, yellow, brown, white. Block sewn border. Fringe on bottom. Brown border on top edge. Triangular and dimond patterns.

Hearst Museum object titled Snail shell ornament, accession number 5-16904, described as 2 snail shells tied together with cotton twine which is then braided. Each shell has had a hole drilled in it to facilitate the tying. Twine is the colour of red clay.

Hearst Museum object titled Textile strip, accession number 5-1978, described as Blue and white striped cotton sash for fine wear, goes around turban