Plaque

Tray

31-23-41

From: Arizona | Oraibi

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 31-23-41
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

Large, circular wicker plaque/tray. Rabbit brush weft and sumac warp. Ten rod warps in center. Rim bound with yucca. Design of central black disc surrounded by six crosses (yellow, red, blue/green) on a bisected field. Damage to central weft.

Outside Diameter 39.37 cm
Credit Line Purchased from George E. Starr, 1931
Other Number 38590 - Old Museum Number

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