PLATE XI. 



(Maaon. Basket-work.) 



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FIGS. 17-19. Showing the Haida method of twined weaving, almost identical with 

 that of the Thlinkit stock in style (Fig 11)." Fig. 17 exhibits the 

 method of mounting the work. Along the side of the upright pole is 

 seen two bundles of spruce-root splints ready for use, one black, the 

 other in natural color. 



FIG. 18. The bottom of the basket, with radiating warp, twined weft, and an exter 

 nal twine on its outer boundary. 



FIG. 19. One square inch of Fig. 17, indicating the exceedingly regular method of the 

 twining. On the upper margin is seen the external row of twining added 

 after the fabric was finished. Collected from the Massett tribe of Haidaa, 

 Queen Charlotte Islands. Museum number, 88956. 



