Shave, Basket
1966.1.195
from the collection of
Creation Date
1931 – 1955Materials
Dimensions
1.27 cm. W x 33.020 cm. L Item (Overall)
Description
"This is a sample of cedar bark, a favorite weaving material of the Neah Bay, Washington Indians. In the early days their clothing, table covers and bedding were all made from this. Later they used it in baskets and mats."2007- The sample is 13 inches long .5 inches wide, and threaded through a piece of paper labeled "Cedar bark."
Related People and Organizations
Helbing, Cleora
Helbing, Geneva