STAKE NO. 17.
Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus eximus). The wood of this plant was utilized for various implements such as combs and battens for weaving. Its dry wood makes a very hot fire with little smoke. A decoction of the roots of this plant when mixed with Juniper ashes and powdered bark of Alder makes a red dye commonly used for dyeing leather; for example, moccasin uppers.
Looking Up at Museum from Stake No. 18
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