Plaque

Tray

NA1825

From: Arizona | Oraibi

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number NA1825
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona | Oraibi
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials 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. Rim was either never attached or has been damaged and is missing. Design of brown central disc surround with several brown blocks, possibly in the shape of birds. Damaged and fragile.

Height 5 cm
Outside Diameter 46.5 cm
Credit Line Wanamaker Expedition to the Southwest, R. Stewart Culin, 1901
Other Number 38596 - Old Museum Number

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