Coiled Basket

Coiled Basket

Pomo coiled basket, three-rod willow foundation. Coiling direction is clockwise when viewed from above. Elongated zigzag pattern done in dyed bulrush. The rim finish coiling has light and dark alternating patterns which are 1/4" diameter. The rim has also been decorated with 3 groups of clam shell disc beads. There are remnant top knot feathers at these locations. The shape has flaring sides which rise from a flat base.
  • Object: Coiled Basket
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 7-1/2" width 3-1/2" height
  • Culture Area: California
  • Cultural Group: Pomo
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Sonoma County Historical Society
  • Catalog #: 85.057