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Gift Bowl
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Although this basket probably was not made for native use, the feathered basket is based on an older type that was exchanged among natives as a treasured gift on such occasions as ceremonies that marked the stages of life. The feathers and shell beads are symbols of prestige and wealth.
| Artist / Maker | California, Pomo, 20th century |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1900 |
| Culture / Origin | California, Pomo, 20th century |
| Medium | Sedge with mallard, quail, acorn woodpecker feathers, clam and abalone shells; coiled (3 rods) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 3 x 16.5 cm (1 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Basketry |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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