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Object Number
976-43-10/57338
Display Title
Circular coiled hanging basket in natural fibers
Descriptions
Object Description
Circular coiled hanging basket in natural fibers. Exterior is decorated with a feather mosaic in green, white and yellow circles. Larger black feathers decorate the rim. Also on the rim are a row of white shell beads and spaced white shell and abalone dangles. A shell hanging strap is affixed to the edges of the basket. 17 cm. d. x 3 cm. h.
Inventory Description
Bowl-shaped basket, yellow, green, black feathers, shell bead decoration.
Classification
- Basket
- Raw Material
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Pomo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
California
Materials
Fiber, Feather, Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 17 x 17 cm (1 3/16 x 6 11/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
976-43-10/57338
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Reynolds
Donor
The Christensen Fund
(07/01/1981)
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