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Basket with Stepped Line and Pendant Triangle Design, c. 1900 
Chemehuevi people; California 
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Basket
Basket with Stepped Line and Pendant Triangle Design, c. 1900 
Chemehuevi people; California 
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Basket with Stepped Line and Pendant Triangle Design, c. 1900 Chemehuevi people; California Willow splints and martynia; 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. 4388 William N. Hamaker Collection

Basket

ClassificationsFurnishings-Accessories-baskets
Culture Chemehuevi
Datec. 1900
Made AtCalifornia, United States, North America
MediumWillow splints and martynia
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (14 x 11.4 cm)
Credit LineWilliam N. Hamaker Collection
Object number4388
DescriptionBasket - bowl shaped, coiled, single rod foundation, sewing of willows; Ornamentation and rim pods of martynia. Made by Chemehuevi Indians living on the California side of the Colorado River. Tribe long since extinct. Beautifully made --- very rare. Height 5.5" Diam. base 4.5" Diam. rim 4.5"

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