Cradle Basket

Cradle Basket

Cradle Basket. Plain twined. Warp - peeled hazel shoots; weft - peeled hazel shoots. On front of cradle, plain twine is fairly close together. On back and sides of cradle, plain twine is in small sections forming bands. Top band is 7 stitches wide. 2nd - 6th bands are 3 stitches wide. 7th - 11th bands are 2 stitches wide.
  • Object: Cradle Basket
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 20 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 6 1/2"
  • Culture Area: California
  • Cultural Group: Klamath River Area / unspecified
  • Cultural Context: Cradle for carrying baby.
  • Donor: Mendocino County Museum
  • Catalog #: 96.158