Treasure basket
Dateearly 20th century
Maker
Pomo
Label TextA charachteristic ornamental element featured opposing triangles intersected by a checker or other pattern, so that when looking into the basket a swirling design is seen. There are remnants of yellow feathers from the meadowlark, which once covered basket.
Object number81.17.1314
ProvenanceBelonged to Phoebe Apperson Hearst, mother of William Raudolf Hearst. When she died her collection was taken to storage in San Simeon.
Credit LineGift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
Dimensions3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Diam.: 20 cm
MediumWillow, sedge root, bracken fern root, meadowlark feathers, twine
Object number: 81.17.1319
Object number: 81.17.1318
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