Hopper Basket
Klamath River hopper basket. Warp of hazel or willow, weft of conifer root. Flint design in half twist overlay. Two pair rows of lattice reinforced twining. Braided rim with large stick held on by cotton twine. Well used basket.
- Object: Hopper Basket
- Artist: -
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 15-1/2" diameter 5" high
- Culture Area: California
- Cultural Group: Klamath River area / Unspecified
- Cultural Context: Hopper baskets were placed inside the stone mortars to keep the acorn meal inside when it was pounded with the pestle.
- Donor: -
- Catalog #: 35.645