Shallow tray

Shallow tray

Tray. Plain twined, half twist overlay. Warp - hazel; weft - connifer root. Field element - bear grass. Design element - redbud, maidenhair fern. The center of basket starts w/ several rows of lattice twining then turns into plain twine and back again into lattice twining. The design on basket is called the shark tooth design. There are 2 rows of shark teeth, separated by a strip of redbud, bordered in black maiden hair fern. The rim finish is 1/2" crossed warp w/ a plain twine securing it in place. A rod of willow is whip- stitched onto the plain twine.
  • Object: Shallow tray
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 13 1/2'x2 1/4"
  • Culture Area: California
  • Cultural Group: Klamath River Area / unspecified
  • Cultural Context: Non-traditional form, made for sale?
  • Donor: Dr. Stetz (Mendocino County Museum)
  • Catalog #: 96.176