Coiled Basket

Coiled Basket

Crudely coiled basket from Washo tribe of California Sierras. The names "Jarrell/Chehalis" are on the tag. It is an open coiled basket with oval start and a single rod foundation of willow. The weft is of willow with alternating simple band designs done in redbud. It is of a rough and lumpy construction. Condition; there are a couple of breaks on the rim. It is loosely coiled with some coiling missing. Coiling direction is counter clockwise from above.
  • Object: Coiled Basket
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 8" diameter 5" height
  • Culture Area: California / Basin
  • Cultural Group: Washoe
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Sonoma County Historical Society
  • Catalog #: 85.101