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