Miniature Hupa Cradle Basket

Miniature Hupa Cradle Basket

Twined construction basket. Peeled hazel or willow foundation with two different weft materials for design with alternating dark and light stripes. Darker stripes are possibly redbud. A commercial woven twine is tied across the front. Basket has two breaks on uppermost section of basket, with portions of foundation rods broken off. A half inch section of wrapping around inner most foundation rods has broken off on upper right side. Basket has a distinctive "curl" to it on right side. A small piece of twine is tied to the back for hanging.
  • Object: Miniature Hupa Cradle Basket
  • Artist: unknown
  • Circa: 1960's or earlier
  • Dimensions: 15"L X 7" W X 3" D
  • Culture Area: California
  • Cultural Group: Hupa
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Jay and Mary Ann Watson
  • Catalog #: 120.009