Creation Date
1931 – 1955Dimensions
5.080 cm. H Item (Overall)
6.35 cm. Diameter
Description
"This tiny basket is the first one made by a little Klamath Indian girl. These girls learn to weave while still very young. She has made her base of cedar wood and used mountain grass, maiden-hair fern and manzanita for trim. Dark brown crosses decorate the sides. "
The exterior design is not visible on the interior of the basket. There are 19 rows of 12 stitches per inch.
Related People and Organizations
Helbing, Cleora
Helbing, Geneva