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Hearst Museum object titled Cap, accession number 1-2305, described as Cap; twined. Warp is Tule (Schoenoplectus acutus), weft is string and Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax). Black pattern is mud-dyed tule. Yellow pattern is Porcupine quills (Erethizon dorsatum) in Wolf lichen (Letharia vulpina). Modoc type. Twined; dyed black and yellow overlay design. Weft begun with cordage. Flat topped.

Hearst Museum object titled Cap, accession number 1-27053, described as Tule basketry. Brown design interwoven with yellow porcupine quill.