Pomo Feather and Shell Basketry Bowl

Namebowl

Datec. 1920s

Mediumplant fiber, bird feathers, seashell beads, adhesive

Dimensionsbasket: 2 1/8 x 3 5/8 in. (5.4 x 9.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CulturePomo

Object numberA2019-2-6

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled small basketry bowl, clockwise start, circular base, rounded wall constricting to wide mouth and finished rim, globular shaped body, probably made with yucca and willow; restricted vessel; light tan to light brown ground; 32 white shell beads with some having orange or brown spots sewn to rim, and five strands of white shell beads pendant from rim, each ending with a tear drop iridescent pink and light gray abalone shell bead; entire exterior surface of basket covered with dark brown, red-brown, white, and light tan iridescent pheasant feathers, placed with adhesive in a way to resemble feathers on a bird.

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