Basketry Fragment Item Number: 45KT20/227.1 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

One piece of frayed cedar assigned 45KT20/227.1. This object and the objects labeled 45KT20/227.2 were found together with 2 previously attached tags labeled "227 / 4S3-1" and "(D.)" on the back of one. Field Catalog Form indicates the provenience as: Unit 4S3, Level 1, Description "Flayed [sic]cedar; 5 pieces constricted twigs; one knot of charred wood; one pieced [sic] bone; one QS; single, burnt reed." A. Auerbach, 02/02/2010 (Note: Only four twigs and the frayed cedar have been located. No charred wood, bone or single reed. Burke staff is unsure what "QS" describes. I. Ostericher 04/05/2011)

Geographical Search Terms

Eastern Washington Kittitas County Middle Columbia North America Pacific Northwest Plateau Washington State Western United States

Collection Owner

Owned by the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Item History

What

Name
Basketry Fragment
Identification Number
45KT20/227.1
Type of Item
basketry fragment
Material
twig wood and cedar wood
Overall
length 0.0 cm, width 0.0 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 0.0 g

Who

Field Collector
Earl H. Swanson Jr.

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on January 1, 1953

Other

Accession Number
1966-95
Classification
Site Type: Pre-Contact Cave Site
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
5
Site Number
45-KT-20
Unit
4S3
Level
1
Object Category
Woven Material
Object Sub Category
Basketry