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use. They are made by varied processes of twining 
which produce decorative effects. The material most 
desired is mulberry, the twigs of which are exceedingly 
durable. In most cases the women do not assign such 
names to the designs as would lead one to think the 
patterns are intended to be symbolic. One old woman, 
however, pointed out on a very crude basket the milky 
Jicarilla and San Carlos Apache Baskets. 
way, morning star, and a rainbow. ‘These particular 
things are considered very sacred; and in spite of the 
denials of many of the women it is probable that Mesca- 
lero baskets do often have symbols on them which are 
expected to benefit the users of the basket. 
The Arizona Apache and Yavapai make baskets 
in black and white almost exclusively. The baskets are 
made on a three-rod, coiled foundation, either of aroma- 
tic sumach or willow. The warp or sewing material 
