Plaque

Tray

NA8913

From: Arizona | Oraibi

Curatorial Section: American

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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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