Maria and Popovi Small Plate with Feather Design Basketry Trays The two other stones are

The two other stones are oval

The beadwork is on sinew

The elk is so large that he has almost stepped out of the bag

Most of the braided cordage is native made although the wrapping on the horizontal pieces is commercial cord and one small area has commercial cord mixed with the native cordage

I don't know if it gets much better

Maria and Popovi Small Plate with Feather Design Basketry Trays The two other stones areThis is a beautiful piece of Maria and Popovi pottery. The feather design is composed of small, closely aligned feather forms which create an elegant design. It is signed "Maria Popovi 1268". The plate is in excellent condition without any repairs of scratches. It is from the Southwest pottery collection of Rhonda Mast. D. 6 " c. 1968 #8836