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Object Number 985-27-10/59254
Display Title Twined California cooking basket, possibly Pomo.
Descriptions
Object Description Twined California cooking basket, possibly Pomo. Large bowl shape. 4 bands of geometric designs run horizontally around basket. Clipped twined selvage. Large burn mark near base. Has been repaired in several places. 22.9x36.2 cm.
Inventory Description Round basket, large, brown and tan annular design, mended, burned
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Pomo?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms California, central
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 23.9 x 38.1 x 38.5 cm (9 7/16 x 15 x 15 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59254
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1900-01/01/1950)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1985)

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