Native American storage basket
Accession
Identifier: MUS-145
Content Description
Used for storage by a tribe in the lower Klamath area. From Sauer's Bar at the fork of the Klamath River, in the area encompassing northern California and southern Oregon. Made of maidenhair fern and reed materials. 6 1/2" in diameter, base is 5" diameter, 3 1/2" high. Briefly appraised by Stephanie Craig (Grand Ronde basket weaver), 11/2018: Looks like Hupa, Yurok or Karuk style. Made of roots and sticks with beargrass and dyed beargrass. Made for trade.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- 1700-1968
Extent
1 items : 1 basket ; 6 1/2" in diameter, base is 5" diameter, 3 1/2" high.
Source
- Mattheson, Ruby (Donor, Person)