Klamath/Modoc Mortar Basket

Basket

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Museum of Arts and Sciences

Name/Title

Klamath/Modoc Mortar Basket

Entry/Object ID

A2003.04.01-06.1

Description

Open based basket used for processing acorn nut meal. Constructed from tule and dyed tule cordage in contrasting shades of brown. Geometric design. Klamath/Modoc Indians lived near the California/Oregon border.

Acquisition

Accession

A2003.04.01-06

Source or Donor

TBA

Acquisition Method

Gift

Source (if not Accessioned)

Gift of Donald L. Libbey

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Dimensions

Height

6-3/4 in

Width

14 in