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Source Description
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.
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135879
label
Gift Bowl
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object
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135879
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object
title
Gift Bowl
description
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.
date
c. 1900
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
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Q80029543
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Basketry
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 3 x 16.5 cm (1 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
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California, Pomo, 20th century
accession
1959.383
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Sedge with mallard, quail, acorn woodpecker feathers, clam and abalone shells; coiled (3 rods)
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Gift Bowl, c. 1900. California, Pomo, 20th century. Sedge with mallard, quail, acorn woodpecker feathers, clam and abalone shells; coiled (3 rods); overall: 3 x 16.5 cm (1 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. J. E. Bauerschmidt, 1959.383
collection
AA - Native North America
creditline
Gift of Mrs. J. E. Bauerschmidt
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2026-05-29 06:56:33.726000
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135879
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Art of the Americas
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AA - Native North America
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Sedge with mallard, quail, acorn woodpecker feathers, clam and abalone shells; coiled (3 rods)
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