Basket

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