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Sieve or basket plate made by Old Vaqui's woman, Murphy's. From the collection of G. Nicholson and C. Hartman. Open twined, alternating pairs of warps.
Sieve or basket plate made by Old Vaqui's woman, Murphy's. From the collection of G. Nicholson and C. Hartman. Open twined, alternating pairs of warps.
Object Number 2004.24.41244
Display Title Sieve or basket plate made by Old Vaqui's woman, Murphy's. From the collection of G. Nicholson and C. Hartman. Open twined, alternating pairs of warps.
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Household
Subject
  • Basket
Department Photographic
Date 1985
Artist Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
Culture
  • Miwok
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California / Calaveras County
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 5.72 cm (2 1/4 in.)

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