Plaque

Tray

42-29-32

From: Arizona | Oraibi

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 42-29-32
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 woven wicker plaque/tray. Rabbit brush weft and sumac warp. Six rod warps in center, finished with three rods. Rim bound with yucca. Design of two birds, possibly eagles (natural brown, accented in orange, blue).

Outside Diameter 35 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Franklin Miles Day, 1942

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