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Basket with quail top knot feathers and shell bead attachment; 15.5" l. x 11.5"
Basket with quail top knot feathers and shell bead attachment; 15.5" l. x 11.5"
Object Number 975-15-10/52914a
Display Title Basket with quail top knot feathers and shell bead attachment; 15.5" l. x 11.5"
Descriptions
Object Description Basket with quail top knot feathers and shell bead attachment; 15.5" l. x 11.5" w., 3" h.
Inventory Description Large oval basket, geometric design, shell and black feather decoration.
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date Ca. 1900
Culture
  • Pomo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Materials Fiber, Shell, Feather
Dimensions Overall: 39.37 x 29.21 x 7.62 cm (15 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 3 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Frank C. Reid (01/01/1900)
Donor Mrs. Henry Beston (03/01/1975)

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