Organic Containers

Part 1 of a 4 Part Workshop Series on Containers

Gourds, Organs, and Other Perishable Containers

Rayette Martin-Nevada Site Stewardship Program, Nevadans for Cultural Preservation

Not all material culture is preserved in the archaeological record. This talk will cover a few examples of organics that were used in both prehistory and history. 

Hands on Activity: Basketry

Katie Hoffman-Nevada Site Stewardship Program, Nevadans for Cultural Preservation

Try your hands at basic basket construction techniques. All materials provided.

Lost City Museum Basketry Collection

Mary Beth Timm-Director, Lost City Museum

Join former curator and now Director of the Lost City Museum to learn about their extensive basketry collection. She will discuss some of the research that has been done on the collection, the significance of the basketry in prehisotry, and the historic commoditization transition. 

Look Forward to the rest of the series:

• Ceramics  April
• Metal        July
• Glass        October

This workshop series is made possible through support from a variety of preservation partners who take the time to share their knowledge of archaeology and preservation.