Winnowing Tray
Winnowing Tray. Plain twined w/ half-twist overlay. Warp - willow or hazel; weft - conifer root. Field element - conifer root. Design element - bear grass; multiple bands on interior. Wide bands alternate in color. Also on interior is a double row of lattice twine 1 1/2" from rim. On exterior 6 1/2" from base is a single row of lattice twining. 4" further from base, is a double row of lattice twining. Rim finish is whip stitched. Grass bundle sewn down under weft in rim 6 stitches long,1 stitch wide. Weaver's hair woven into basket.
- Object: Winnowing Tray
- Artist: Unknown
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 24"x9"
- Culture Area: California
- Cultural Group: Klamath River Area / unspecified
- Cultural Context: Used to winnow acorns.
- Donor: Dr. Stetz (Mendocino County Museum)
- Catalog #: 96.165