Mush Bowl

Mush Bowl

Mush bowl. Plain twined,1/2 twist overlay. Warp - hazel; weft - conifer root. Design element - natural bear grass and maidenhair fern stems. Design pattern - several alternating beargrass and maidenhair fern stem lands running the circumference of the basket from the rim to the center base. At the shoulder there is a 1 1/2" inch wide, double band of alternating colors of black and blonde. Basket stitching is fairly crude; there are several missed stitches and several stitches that cross over two to three rows. Perhaps a beginners basket or not an experienced weaver. Interior - one willow rod that crosses over four warp rows and up seven weft rows.
  • Object: Mush Bowl
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: Early 1900's
  • Dimensions: 7 1/4" x 5 1/2" inches
  • Culture Area: California
  • Cultural Group: Klamath River Area / unspecified
  • Cultural Context: Used for serving and eating acorn mush.
  • Donor: Mendocino County Museum
  • Catalog #: 96.147