Cordage Item Number: 45SN100/2030 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Eight objects and much debris were found in a brown paper bag labeled 2030 and 45SN100/9. The eight fragments consist of 2 branchlets, a knot, and 5 cordage pieces. The cordage pieces are made of 2 twisted fibers and 3 twisted fibers. One bag of loose debris and one bag of sediment are assoicated with these objects.

Geographical Search Terms

North America Northwest Coast Pacific Northwest Puget Sound Snohomish County Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Astrida R. Blukis Onat

Collection Owner

Owned by Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Seattle, WA.

Dimension Details

Dimensions at left are the largest cordage. The ones below are of the smallest cordage. L = 5.3 cm W = .3

Item History

What

Name
Cordage
Identification Number
45SN100/2030
Type of Item
cordage
Material
red cedar wood
Overall
length 13.3 cm, width 3.1 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 0.0 g

Who

Field Collector
Washington Archaeological Society

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

Other

Accession Number
2006-119
Classification
Site Type: Pre Contact Wet Site
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
8
Stratum
None listed
Site Number
45-SN-100
Object Category
Woven Material
Object Sub Category
Cordage