This basket was acquired by an astute collector in California, who left his collection to his grandchildren.
Description | This basket was acquired by an astute collector in California, who left his collection to his grandchildren.
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About the Artist | "In Northwestern California were found the Hupa. Chilula and the Whilkut people. The Hupa numbered approximately 1000 at contact in 1850 and were located along the lower part of the Trinity River before it joined the Klamath River. . . Salmon and acorns represented the core of their diet in precontact times." Native American Basketry of Northern California by Christopher L. Moser. |
Medium | Hazel shoots are used for the warp. Dark material is maidenhair fern |
Size | 5" diameter x 6" height |
Date | Circa 1910 |
Condition | Excellent |
Design | Two rings of half twist overlay using conifer root overlay and maidenhair fern |
Provenance | KN |