Plaque
Tray
| Object Number: | NA8913 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Hopi |
| Provenience: | Arizona Oraibi |
| Culture Area: | Southwest Culture Area |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Yucca Rabbit Brush Sumac |
| Technique: | Basketry Wicker Woven Plaited |
| Height: | 3.6 cm |
| Outside Diameter: | 49.53 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Richard Waln Meirs, 1918 |
Description
Very large, circular wicker plaque/tray. Rabbit brush weft and sumac warp. Six rod warps in center, augmented, finished with mainly three rods. Rim bound with yucca. Design of central red disc surrounded by rings of dark blue, blue/green, red, black. Rim damaged in several places. Also a rusty nail and remains of twisted metal cord for hanging attached.
Bibliography:
| [Book] Whiteford, Andrew H. 01 Aug 1988. Southwestern Indian Baskets: Their History and Their Makers.. School of American Research Press. General Reference : Page/Fig./Plate: p. 149 | View Objects related to this General Reference |
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