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Object Number 01-3-10/55991
Display Title Basket, ye-yam (feathers) design
Descriptions
Indigenous Term ye yam (feathers)
Object Description Basket, ye-yam (feathers) design
Inventory Description Basket, coiled, brown on tan diamond pattern, incurving rim
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Maidu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California / Nevada County / Anthony House
Additional Geographic Terms Nevada City, 10 miles west of
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 17.5 cm (3 9/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55991
Provenance
Collector Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer (1901)

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