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Basketry sifter used in preparing acorn meal - diameter 14.5 in.
Basketry sifter used in preparing acorn meal - diameter 14.5 in.
Object Number 39-61-10/18547
Display Title Basketry sifter used in preparing acorn meal - diameter 14.5 in.
Descriptions
Object Description Basketry sifter used in preparing acorn meal - diameter 14.5 in.; technique: twined.
Inventory Description Basket, bowl, rounded base and sides, open weave, braided rim.
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Pomo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 36.4 x 37 cm (4 1/2 x 14 5/16 x 14 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-61-10/18547
Provenance
Collector Brothers of Mrs. Joseph M. Robinson (01/01/1883-01/01/1925)
Intermediary Mr. Joseph M. Robinson
Donor Mrs. Joseph M. Robinson (7/12/1939)

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