Plaque

Tray

42-29-31

From: Arizona | Oraibi

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 42-29-31
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona | Oraibi
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Date Made -1910
Section American
Materials Yucca | Rabbit Brush | Sumac
Technique Basketry | Wicker | Woven | Plaited
Description

Large, circular wicker plaque/tray. Rabbit brush weft and sumac warp. Six rod warps in center, finished with mainly three rods. Rim bound with yucca. Design of four birds, possibly eagles (brown, orange), bordered with ring of brown.

Outside Diameter 34 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Franklin Miles Day, 1942

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