Cordage Fragment Item Number: 45KT20/131 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Three fragments of cordage, previously labeled 45KI8-131. Field Catalog Form indicates the provenience as: Unit 2S3, Level 4. While Field Catalog Form notes "3 fragments of 2-strand Z-twist cordage", only one strand is 2-strand Z-twist. The other two strands are plant fibers S-twisted together to form lengths of 1-strand cord. M. Crawford, 1/28/2010.

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

Dimension Details

2-strand Z-twist fragment recorded; other fragments are: 8.55cm long by 2.66cm wide and 3.86cm long by 1.63cm wide. Weight is of the three strands together.