7 1/4” long x 2” high x 1 3/4” at widest place

coiled out of sedge and dyed bulrush root on a single-rod willow foundation

circa 1890-1910

16 stitches per inch and 8 coils per inch

excellent condition

ex: Private Collection

SOLD

(B0842)

The Pomo Indians were masters of basket weaving, traditionally having woven twined and coiled baskets as well as having used multiple methods of coiling. They lived in California from Clear Lake to the Pacific Ocean and had access to a rich environment where they could find and harvest quality materials to use in their basket weaving. Because of the ready sources of food in their environment, they had more available time to develop the quality of their basket weaving.

This oval basket was coiled on a single-rod foundation made of willow. The shape is that of a traditional Pomo boat (their boats were made out of thule). It has survived the years in terrific condition. We are excited to have just acquired it from a Private Collection.

$2800.

(B0842)