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Show THE ANCIENT BASKET MAKERS OF SOUTHEASTERN UTAH and approaches in decorative effect the modern work of the Maidu Indians of California. The material used in the Ornamen-construction of the basket is willow. Splints of this tation. material have been dyed black and a peculiar dull red, and these two colors form the design as shown in the basket on page 8. FOOD TRAY WITH BUTTERFLY A\ D WATE1- FOWL DESIGNS The conical bottom of this basket has been reinforced and strengthened with heavy yucca cord, because the basket is always put down with this part resting on the ground. This feature may be noticed in the Pah Ute burden baskets of the present day, but the Pah Utes generally bind their baskets with rawhide. ' 5 |