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Wapaas (Root Digging Bag)


Yakama artist, Wapaas (Root Digging Bag), 1900, cornhusk and natural dyes, The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection, no known copyright restrictions, 2012.126.33

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Title

Wapaas (Root Digging Bag)

Artist

Yakama artist (Yakama)

Date

1900

Medium

cornhusk and natural dyes

Dimensions (H x W x D)

13 1/4 in x 8 3/4 in diam.

Collection Area

Native American Art

Category

Plateau

Western Oregon

Baskets

Gathering, Preparation, and Serving

Bags and Pouches

Object Type

basket

Cultural Group

Interior Salish

Tribe/Nation

Yakama

Credit Line

The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection

Accession Number

2012.126.33

Copyright

no known copyright restrictions

Terms

bags

baskets

dye

husk

Plateau Native American styles

The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection

Yakima

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