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Miniature Oval Basket

Early 1900s
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coiled
Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Presented by William Albert Price in memory of Mrs. William Albert Price 1917.539
Location: not on view
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Miniature baskets were made to demonstrate the basket-maker’s virtuoso skill, and these tiny marvels seem to be no exception—the smallest are just a few millimeters wide but still patterned. For such fine work, dexterity was required as much for preparation of materials as for weaving.
Miniature Oval Basket

Miniature Oval Basket

Early 1900s

California, Pomo, 20th century (?)

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