Basket

48-25-1

From: United States of America | California (State) | Lake Tahoe

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 48-25-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Washoe
Provenience United States of America | California (State) | Lake Tahoe
Culture Area Great Basin Culture Area
Section American
Materials Plant Fiber
Technique Coiled | Basketry
Description

Fine coil. Natural colour with decorative motifs in purplish brown; 3 zigzags alternating with 2 small diamonds; also 2 small double step motifs and a dash.

Flat base, slightly rounded expanding sides.

Donor says: "Given me by my friend whose family have owned Lake Tahoe for 75 years. The basket was made by one of the Indians there and given her mother; so we know its history for 75 years."

Height 13.2 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Outside Diameter 28.3 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Dwight P. Robinson, 1948

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