Collection place: Shasta County, California / Culture or time period: Pit River / Materials: Conifer root - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 1-16591, described as Basket; twined. Warp is Willow (Salix), weft is Conifer root (Pinophyta). White pattern is Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax).

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 TB-24, described as Per Ralph Shanks: Cooking basket with bear grass and conifer root overlay. Design is visible on inside and outside. The basket is worn and has been cooked in.

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).