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What is a traditional Southern Paiute basketry technique?

  • Wickerwork

  • Coiling

  • Plaiting

  • Twill weaving

Answer

Coiling is a traditional Southern Paiute basketry technique used by the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona. This technique involves wrapping a bundle of fibers around a core material and stitching it together to create a sturdy, watertight basket.
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