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Basket, c. 1920 Pomo culture; Northern California Willow, woodpecker and California quail fea…
Treasure Basket
Basket, c. 1920 Pomo culture; Northern California Willow, woodpecker and California quail fea…
Basket, c. 1920 Pomo culture; Northern California Willow, woodpecker and California quail feathers and clam shell beads; 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. 1807 Presented to Museum by Myrtle Blakeslee in memory of Felix Modjeska, grandson of Madame Helena Modjeska

Treasure Basket

ClassificationsFurnishings-Accessories-baskets
Culture Pomo
Datec. 1920
Made AtCalifornia, United States, North America
MediumWillow, woodpecker and California quail feathers and clam shell beads
Dimensions3 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (8.9 × 3.8 cm)
Credit LinePresented to Museum by Myrtle Blakeslee in memory of Felix Modjeska, grandson of Madame Helena Modjeska
Object number1807
DescriptionDecorated with the feathers of humming birds - very rare. From the private collection of Madam Modjeska. Bowl shaped. Finished with exquisite trim of very tiny beads. Delicate one thread handle - with beads.
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