Plaque

Tray

31-23-43

From: Arizona | Oraibi

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 31-23-43
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
Description

Large, circular wicker plaque/tray. Rabbit brush weft and sumac warp. Eight rod warps in center, augmented finished with mainly four rods. Rim bound with yucca. Design of multi-colored (blue/green, brown, dark blue, red, pink) eagle also reflected on back. Front is significantly discolored.

Height 16.5 cm
Length 16.5 cm
Width 18 cm
Outside Diameter 36.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from George E. Starr, 1931
Other Number 38595 - Old Museum Number | 11 - Other Number

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