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Clam basket with Tump Line

late 1800

Northwest Coast, Klallam, late 19th century

Medium
Cedar root; openwork, braided, plaited
Measurements
Overall: 32.5 x 42.5 cm (12 13/16 x 16 3/4 in.); Cord: 101.6 cm (40 in.)
Credit Line
The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund 1979.1003
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A warm-brown cedar root basket tapers from its wide mouth down to a small, narrow base. Its openwork body is composed of horizontal strips plaited through vertical ribs, creating a grid of rectangular openings. A thick, braided cord enwraps the upper exterior, finished with a knot on the right side. Throughout the vessel, the fibers show a rough, weathered texture. The uneven rim highlights the sturdy, handmade nature of this woven piece.

Clam basket with Tump Line

late 1800

Northwest Coast, Klallam, late 19th century

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