Susana Graves (Pomo). <em>Basket for Clay Balls for killing Mud Hens (8581) (bi-chul ka-tu-li)</em>, ca. 1906. Tule, reed, 5 × 8 1/2 × 8 1/4 in. (12.7 × 21.6 × 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund, 08.491.8612. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 08.491.8612_0.491.8581_PS11.jpg)

Basket for Clay Balls for killing Mud Hens (8581) (bi-chul ka-tu-li)

Artist:Susana Graves

Medium: Tule, reed

Dates:ca. 1906

Dimensions: 5 × 8 1/2 × 8 1/4 in. (12.7 × 21.6 × 21 cm) mount (deck): 4 1/2 × 9 × 9 in. (11.4 × 22.9 × 22.9 cm)

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Accession Number: 08.491.8612

Image: 08.491.8612_0.491.8581_PS11.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Coarsely woven basket filled with shredded tule fibers. It was used to store clay balls (see 08.491.8581) used for hunting waterfowl from balsa boats with a sling (see 06.331.8213). The set was made from materials found and growing around Clear Lake, and was commissioned by Stewart Culin. The balls are not fired in a kiln; there is some plant matter mixed with the clay and they are sun baked.

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