taqaqa'ab

taqaqa'ab
Western Redbud (Western Mono)
Part of Speech
noun
Definition
Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis)
Sample Sentences
Ipo'nona taqaqa'abƗma awoowi. Make the pattern on your (twined) basket with red bud." (object form)
Source
A Dictionary of Western Mono Second Edition: https://www.northforkrancheria-nsn.gov/our-people/language/mono-dictionary/
Language: 
Nɨm - Western Mono
Related Digital Heritage Items: 
Western Redbud
Word List: 
Nɨm - Western Mono
Additional Media

Use: The bark of the twigs is used to make the red-colored withes used in basket-making. The sticks are soaked in water, then split down the middle.