Margaret's Gourds
updated January 2003
The natural curves of gourds almost beg to be coiled.
Pine Needles, lichen with persimmon
stem cap
.Pine needles coiled  on gourd base.
Feet are from Coulter pine Cone
Pine needles coiled with artificial sinew on gourd base.
Beads are juniper seeds
Dyed Pine Needles coiled with artificial sinew
Feathers with
Blue Howlite
Feathers with
Opal Chip
Carved Bear Fetish
Antler Slice with turquoise stone inlay,
quills, juniper seed beads and
turquoise chips


Just Feathers and Needles
on a shallow gourd base
Dyed Raffia
over
Pine Needle Coil
Winner at various Gourd Shows
2002