Gift Basket
Unknown Artist
c. 1895
Medium
Bulrush, Sedge with Mallard and Meadowlark Feathers, and clam shells; Coiled (3 rods)
Dimensions
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Classification
Basketry
Department
Art of the Americas
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Presented by William Albert Price in memory of Mrs. William Albert Price
Accession Number
1917.523
About this artwork
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.