Description:

Native American, Western United States, California, Pomo culture, ca. early 20th century CE. A spectacular hand coiled canoe-shaped basket with feathers, the body coiled and twined from regional plants - sedge grass, fern root, willow, and/or bracken. The quail topknot feathers are evenly spaced around the exterior - many birds would have been used to make this piece since they only have a few topknot feathers to spare! The large elliptical and ornate baskets were usually given as gifts perhaps during a wedding or other special event, and to redistribute wealth. This is an early 20th century example with light areas of mineral / earthen deposits within the coils perhaps from storing valuable possessions. Size: 16" L x 8" W x 4" H (40.6 cm x 20.3 cm x 10.2 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Don Phelps collection, owner Todos Santos Trading Post, Alamo, California, USA, before 2000

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  • Condition: Some bending to feathers. Very minor fraying to some fibers, tightly coiled and intact. Light mineral deposits on surface. Excellent condition.

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