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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