Cahuilla Band of Mission Indians Artist
Basketry Materials, 1910
Grass
48 x 3 11/16 x 2 1/4 in. (121.92 x 9.37 x 5.72 cm)
Creation Place:
North America, Native American, California
Technique:
Unaltered
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Emil P. Steffa
Accession Number:
P1291
Epicampes. Reeds split into threads for sewing and wrapping.
Materials
Deer grass
Commentary
Deer grass must be cut and dried before it is ready for use as a coil foundation.
Bibliography
Kay Koeninger and Joanne M. Mack, "Native American Art from the Permanent Collection" (Claremont: Galleries of the Claremont Colleges, 1979), 20, fig. 16.
Edition
The Basket is in the Roots. Teaching Museum, California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, February 3 - June 9, 2006.
Dimensions
- Overall Dimensions: 48 x 3 11/16 x 2 1/4 in. (121.92 x 9.37 x 5.72 cm) Measured by Martin, Jack
Bibliography List
This object has the following bibliographic references:
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Native American Art from the Permanent Collection.
Native American Art from the Permanent Collection
Galleries of the Claremont Colleges.
Claremont, CA, 1979
Page Number: 20, Figure Number: 16
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