Gift Bowl

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Gift Bowl by an unknown artist is a small, rounded vessel with a wide mouth. The bowl's exterior is covered in beads of various colors, predominantly red and blue, arranged in a geometric pattern. The beads form four triangular sections of blue beads pointing towards the center, alternating with sections of red beads. The bowl sits on a gray surface against a gray background. The interior of the bowl is not beaded, showing the natural material, likely wood or woven fibers, beneath. The bowl's base is not visible, suggesting it may be resting on a flat surface or a stand. The overall appearance suggests a handmade, decorative piece.