Hupa Decorative Plaque

Twined Basket

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Hupa Decorative Plaque

Hupa Decorative Plaque

Name/Title

Hupa Decorative Plaque

Description

Beautiful rectangular plaque, essentially in new condition, with all of the stitching in place and the colors bright and vibrant.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Northern California and Oregon

Continent

North America

Culture/Tribe

Hupa
Native American

Dimensions

Height

3/16 in

Width

4-7/8 in

Length

8 in

Material

Hazel, Bear Grass, Maidenhair Fern, Woodwardia Fern Stem, Pine Root

Twined Basket Details

Twined Start

Intersecting layered spokes

Twined Finish

Compound binding, coiled finish

Predominant Twining Type

Plain Twining

Warp ("Vertical" Elements)

Warp material

Hazel

Primary Warp Type

Simple: Plain or parallel arrangement

Weft ("Horizontal" Elements)

Weft material

Pine Root, Bear Grass, Maidenhair Fern, Woodwardia Fern Stem

Weft Slant

Z Slant (up to right)

Twined Construction Notes

The first three strands after the start are essentially plaiting with hazel. The color elements are half twist overlay.