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Object Number 985-27-10/59187
Display Title Wedding basket. Cloth knot start w/ false braid rim finish. Red and black design
Descriptions
Object Description Wedding basket. Cloth knot start w/ false braid rim finish. Red and black design w/ spirit trail. Food particle on exterior of basket. 9x34.1 cm.
Inventory Description Basket, bowl, rounded sides, 8 point brown, red, buff radial design
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1985
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Apache County / Chinle
Additional Geographic Terms Frazers Trading Post
Materials Fiber, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 34.1 x 34 cm (3 9/16 x 13 7/16 x 13 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59187; 4393
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1923 - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1923 - 1985)

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