Feathered Gift Basket 1880 - 1890

"Feathered Gift Basket" is a small, intricately woven basket, adorned with feathers, shells, and beads. The basket is made of a brown, coiled material and is framed by a black feathered fringe. This piece is an example of the rich basketry traditions of the Pomo people, a Native American tribe from Northern California. The basket was likely used as a ceremonial gift container and is now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.