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Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 1-1807, described as Sepimk" basket; twined. Warp is Hazel (Corylus cornuta californica), weft is Conifer root (Pinophyta). White pattern is Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax), black pattern is Maidenhair (Adiantum pedatum). Red dye is Chain fern (Woodwardia spinulosa) in Alder (Alnus rubra). Height: 14.8 cm, Diameter: 17 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket bowl, accession number 1-16588, described as Basket bowl; twined. Willow (Salix sp.) warp (?). Conifer root (Pinophyta) weft. Pattern in bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax). Background overlay is white bear grass. Black dye is Maidenhair (Adiantum), red dye is Chain fern (Woodwardia).

Hearst Museum object titled Cooking basket, accession number 1-16592, described as Cooking basket; twined. Hazel (Corylus cornuta californica) warp, Conifer root (Pinophyta) weft. Pattern in white Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax).

Hearst Museum object titled Mortar basket, accession number 1-10540, described as Mortar; twined. Warp is Hazel (Corylus cornuta californica), weft is Conifer root (Pinophyta). White pattern is Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax). Rim is Willow (Salix) hoop.