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Shasta
Indian
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Shasta Bowl
8"d x 4 1/2"h
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- Shasta Gambling Trays
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Shasta Indian Baskets
The Shasta Indians lived near Mount Shasta in Northern California.
Their Basketry is made up of tule, dyed tule, bear grass, cane,with nettle or flax cord
starts.
They made use of dyed porcupine quills, yarn, and glass beads.
Twined baskets are their specialty.
Ceremonial Gift Baskets, Gambling Trays, Cone shaped Burden Baskets, and Hats make up the
basketry of the Shasta Indians.
Shasta Indian Internet Sites
Shasta Bibliography:
http://bss.sfsu.edu/calstudies/NativeWebPages/shastan.html
SHORT
OVERVIEW OF CALIFORNIA INDIAN HISTORY - Shasta - By:
Professor Edward D. Castillo
Cahuilia-Luiseno
Shasta Indian Basket Museums
Favell Museum: Klamath Falls, Oregon
Klamath County Museum: Klamath Falls, Oregon
Modoc County Museum: 600 S. Main St., Alturas,
CA 96101-4117 Phone: (916) 233-2944 or 916-233-6328
Lava Beds National Monument: Near Tule Lake,
California
Sutter's Fort Indian Museum: Sacramento, Cal
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