The rich diversity and stunning beauty of North American Indian baskets is celebrated in "The Spirit of the Basket," a show of 85 intricately woven utilitarian and decorative containers in the Library Gallery at California State University, Sacramento.
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A small Pomo basket is decorated with abalone and sea beads.
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This covered basket dates from the late 1800s or early 1900s.
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The CSUS basket exhibit includes containers from six regions of the United States. A storage basket, above, is from the Salish, Thompson River culture.