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Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 1-11624, described as Basket; twined. Warp is Willow (Salix), weft is Conifer root (Pinophyta). White pattern is Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax). Grimy from use. White overlay design in concentric bands; radiating stripes in center; right angled zig-zag along rim.

Hearst Museum object titled Cooking basket, accession number 1-11626, described as Cooking basket; twined. Warp is Willow (Salix), weft is Conifer root (Pinophyta). White pattern is Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax). Semi-conical. White overlay design, single-faced. 2 reinforcing rods lattice-woven near top, some overlay on them.