Basket
Luiseno coiled basket with vertical patterns, reminiscent of trees are woven of red juncus rush and black-dyed rush. These patterns are set on a field of sumac. The weft and designs are coiled over a foundation of deergrass. There are a few breaks in the weave which do not detract. Fag ends are tucked the exterior of the piece.
- Object: Basket
- Artist: -
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 10" diameter 5" high
- Culture Area: California
- Cultural Group: Luiseno / San Clemente Mission
- Cultural Context: -
- Donor: Charles Beardsley
- Catalog #: 87.026