Pomo

This early Pomo gift basket is finely woven and decorated with various geometric designs. Circa: 1900 SPI: 30 Length: 8 1/2in Width: 7in Height: 3 1/2in

This large, early and very fine Pomo gift basket decorated with a row of clam-shell discs going around the rim. The outside has thirty Abalone shell dangles attached to the clam-shell discs with a clam-shell handle. The basket was once adorned with quail top knots on the rim and the body with red woodpecker feathers, with only remnants remaining, as the photos show. Circa: 1895 Diameter: 10in Height: 3in

This early and tightly-woven Pomo basket is decorated with four vertical bands of lightning designs. On one side is a cross. Some minor stitch damage at the finish but otherwise in very good shape for its age. Circa: 1895 Diameter: 11in Height: 5 1/4in

This large and early Pomo tray is finely woven and is decorated with a row of clam-shell discs going around the rim with 6 Abalone shell dangles attached to clam-shell discs. The basket also has a clam-shell handle. SPI:25 Circa: 1890 Diameter: 11 1/2in Height: 1 1/2in

Circa: 1925 Diameter: 11in Height: 6 1/3in Provenance: US Children's Center for Historical Education, Washington DC

Inside label reads Pomo twined wedding basket dated December 25,1930 Diameter: 8in Height: 6 1/2in

From the Pomo Reservation, Ukiah CA 1939. Decorated on sides and bottom, and quail top knots on the sides. Dated: 1939 Length: 7 1/2in Width: 6in Height: 3in

Sizes ranging from 3/4"inches to 3 1/2 inches. Among them, two are feathered, one is completely beaded, and one has clam shell adornments. Circa: 1900-1920

Decorated with five bands of designs in redbud. Good condition. Circa: 1895 Diameter: 14" Height: 9"

Decorated with six bands of designs in redbud. Perfect condition. Circa: 1895 Diameter: 11" Height: 7"

The basket materials are split sedge root and winter redbud shoots on a willow shoots foundation. The basket is completely covered with lattice work which is somewhat unusual. No doubt it was a special piece in the eys of the weaver and the community. Circa: 1900 Diameter: 10in. Height: 5in.

This finely woven Pomo gift basket is decorated with beads and green iridescent feathers. It is in perfect condition. Circa: 1900 Diameter: 6 3/4in Height: 2 3/4in

This oval feathered Pomo basket has a complete row of clam shells with top knots going around the rim. The sides and bottom are covered with red, blue and black feathers. In nice condition for its age. Circa: 1900 Length: 5in Width: 3in Height: 1/1/4in

The complete Pomo costume made the wearer shimmer in the light with dangles composed of feather shafts, feathers, beads and fur. Ref: Pleasing the Spirits #324 Circa: 1850 Length: 7in

Highly decorated and finely woven with over 30 stitches per inch. Circa: 1910 Diameter: 9 1/2in Height: 1 1/2in

Circa: 1910 Length: 6 1/2in Width: 5in Height: 2 1/2in

Circa: 1908 Diameter: 13in Height: 6 1/2in

The conical casket has a thick wrapped rim and a series of design bands along the side. Circa: 1910 Diameter: 21in Height: 15in

Circa: 1895 Diameter: 10in Height: 4 1/2in

Circa: 1915 SPI 28 Length: 10in Width: 8 1/2in Height: 3 1/2in

Circa: 1920 Diameter: 8 1/4in Height: 3 1/2in

Circa: 1920 Length: 9in Width: 6 3/4in Height: 3in

Circa: 1920 Length: 9in Width: 6 3/4in Height: 3in

Circa: 1910 Length: 8in Width: 6in Height: 2 1/2in