Cordage Item Number: 45KT20/353.5 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

One strand twisted cordage. Original tag reads in black ink, "45-KI-8/353" and in pencil, "/5S1+1" and "y.)" on back of tag also in pencil. The Field Catalog Form description reads: "12 (typed over 10?) pieces bone, knotted cedar bark? 1 st. cedar bark, 9 flakes, 7 wood." The artifact is associated with a level bag. Also noted in the Field Catalog Form in pencil: "3 flakes knotted cedar 1 strand cedar bark, 1 wood." (S. Chappel 2/24/10)

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

Measurments are approximate and taken when strand is curved. When measured straight, length is approximately 15cm.