Coiled Basket
Part of the Elsie Allen Pomo Basket Collection
Three-rod coiling was employed in this exquisite form that illustrates the artistry of a great weaver. Dyed bulrush roots were used to make the black designs that contrast nicely with the weft of sedge grass root. The foundation is three-rods of willow. A low globose shape was created with coiling that is to the left. Approximately 76 stitches are woven per square inch of basket surface. This is truly an exceptional basket.
- Object: Coiled Basket
- Artist: Rhoda Knight
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 19cm
- Culture Area: California
- Cultural Group: Pomo
- Cultural Context: -
- Donor: Genevieve and Ralph Aquilar
- Catalog #: 103.050