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 |
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. |
Height | 3.6 cm |
Outside Diameter | 49.53 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Richard Waln Meirs, 1918 |
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