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What is the traditional Kumeyaay basketry technique called?

  • Coiled basketry

  • Woven basketry

  • Plaited basketry

  • Twined basketry

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The traditional Kumeyaay basketry technique is called coiled basketry. This method involves tightly coiling plant materials, such as juncus or deer grass, and stitching them together with a needle made from a cactus spine or bone. The resulting baskets are both beautiful and functional.
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