Wedding Basket
62-9-17
From: United States of America | New Mexico (uncertain) | Arizona (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 62-9-17 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Navajo |
Provenience | United States of America | New Mexico (uncertain) | Arizona (uncertain) |
Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Plant Fiber |
Technique | Basketry | Coiled |
Description | Tightly coiled basket bowl. Navajo wedding basket with typical design of two bands of black, stepped motifs on either side of a red band. A break in the design creates a narrow opening. Good condition. |
Height | 11.5 cm |
Outside Diameter | 38.2 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Paul Sharpless, 1962 |
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