Cahuilla

Necklace, plates of land tortoise

"This is the only one I have ever seen. A desert tortoise lives in Cahuilla area."(Lowell Bean, 7/92)

"These are the skutes which compose the outer...

Sandals (Guaracas). Made of vegetable fiber

"The Cahuilla name for these is "Wakut." They are made of agave fiber and leather."(Lowell Bean, 7/92)

Basket (Desert Cahuilla). Description: Juncus (natural and black) coiled on bundle foundation. Design: zigzag with truncated points. Condition: good. Diameter uneven: 20 cts average, 7 cts...

Basket; Material: Native fiber; Shape: Round; Color: Natural with dark design; Country: America; Site: Calilfornia; Description: Large basket is possibly Maida.

"Coiled; flared; juncus rush...

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