Advanced Search 
Basket
Native American, Pomo
before 1899
Object Place: California (Central), United States, California
Medium/Technique
Fiber, feathers
Dimensions
10.16 cm (4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George Linder
Accession Number99.130
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsBasketry
DescriptionThis basket has deep, flaring sides. It is brown and ecru in color and ornamented with red and black feathers, as well as white beads and wampum. Quail and red woodpecker topknots, and clamshell white beads decorate the surface of this piece.
Provenance1899, gift of Mary Frances Farlow (Mrs. George) Linder (b. 1846 - d. 1922), Brookline, MA, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 19, 1899)