Skip to main content
Object Number
985-27-10/59252
Display Title
California basket, possibly Pomo.
Descriptions
Object Description
California basket, possibly Pomo. Rod coiled w/ interlocking stitches. Flat base w/ gradually flaring sides. Dark horizontal designs of broad zigzags, and unknown figures, possibly human. A few beads attached and remnants of feathers interspersed around basket. Base well worn. 18.6x33.7 cm.
Inventory Description
Cylindrical basket, flared rim, brown geometric design, shell, feather ornaments
Classification
- Basket
- Raw Material
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th Century?
Culture
- Pomo?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
California
Materials
Fiber, Shell, Feather
Dimensions
Overall: 18.4 x 34 x 34.2 cm (7 1/4 x 13 3/8 x 13 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59252; 4 #4
Provenance
Owner
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(07/01/1930-01/01/1985)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(01/01/1878-01/01/1893 - 01/01/1930)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(01/01/1985)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
