Object class: Twined weaving / Culture or time period: South Central Californian tribes / Materials: Soaproot - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Cradle, accession number 1-10830, described as Cradle; twined. Warp is Redbud (), weft is Sedge (Carex) and Willow (Salix). Soap root (Chlorogalum pomeridianum) stiffening. Hooded cradle, made of small wooden rods and twine. Also note that the whole cradle, particularly the hood, is stiffened and rendered fairly tight by the application of hot soaproot juice.

Hearst Museum object titled Seed beater, accession number 1-10465, described as Seed beater; twined. Warp is Redbud (Cercis occidentalis), weft is Conifer root (Pinophyta). Rim bound with Redbud. Handle made smooth by a coating of soaproot (Chlorogalum pomeridianum) juice.