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Deep Twined Basket

 Item — Box: 2

Scope and Contents

One rounded twine basket. The basket made with twine like material utilizing various shades of brown creating a parollelagram and triangle design that goes horizontalley across the basket. The basket is unidentified however resembles the designs of northwestern native American tribes and their river baskets typically used for storage. Due to the origins of the basket being primarily unknown only inferences can be made about and specifics of the basket. However, due to the stylistic patterns and elements the pot is likely inspired or hails from the Hupa and Yurok tribes.

Dates

  • Creation: Undated

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 3.0 Linear Feet (3 cartons)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Pepperdine University, Special Collections and University Archives Repository

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