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Unknown artist, Pomo; Native North American

Bowl, early 1900s

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

Pomo

Title

Bowl

Year

early 1900s

Medium

Willow, sedge root, dyed bulrush or fern root, quail topknot feathers; three-rod coiled

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

coiling,
coiled

Dimensions

7.9 cm (3 1/8 inches) (height)

Type

Textiles,
Fiber Art

Credit

Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

31.152

Exhibition History

Blankets and Baskets

July 2 - October 10, 2004

The repeating geometric design and feather decoration of this basket is typically Pomo. Gift baskets such as this one were ritually exchanged on special occasions.
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 31.152

Ethnographic Gallery

January 1, 1993 - December 1, 1994

Use

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