Plaque

Tray

16239

From: Arizona | Third Mesa

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 16239
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona | Third Mesa
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Yucca | Rabbit Brush | Sumac
Technique Basketry | Wicker | Woven | Plaited
Iconography Thunder bird
Description

Small, circular wicker plaque/tray. Rabbit brush weft and sumac warp. Six rod warps in center, finished with two rods. Rim bound with yucca. Described as being used in Snake Dance and used for holding Kunque. Central brown disc surrounded by four birds, possibly eagles.

Outside Diameter 21 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. S. Weir Mitchell, 1894

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