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another (pl. 104 B; fig. 127). The same folk have yet another basket 
(pl. 104 C; fig. 128) with a foundation of single warp strands 
arranged parallel and in two layers at right angles, maintained in 
their relative positions by tying. Another further development 
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Fic. 126.—Diagram of basket shown in plate 104 A. 
of such an arrangement is to be seen in certain Rio Negro baskets 
(pl. 105 F), where instead of the two layers two bundles are super- 
imposed. 
A great deal of further investigation is required concerning these 
radiate pattern circular baskets, of which several variations in the 
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Fig. 127—Diagram of basket shown in Mic. 128.—Diagram of basket shown in 
plate 104 B. plates 104 C, 105 G. 
weaving of the sides are to be met with; e. g., a single weft passing 
over and under each warp (fig. 128) or pair of warp (pl. 104 B), or 
every alternate pair so as to form diagonal rows (pl. 105, A, B, C, 
D); or a single or double weft, twined, one of the elements passing 
behind each warp as the weaving progresses (sec. 112). 
