Skip to main content
Object Number
995-29-10/73347
Display Title
Coiled bowl-shaped basket: rattlesnake motif
Descriptions
Object Description
Coiled bowl-shaped basket with flaring sides, with natural (tan) background and dark brown design. Rim is finished with slanting over-stitich in dark brown. Motifs include a large rattlesnake with diamond pattern along back, plus two small animals and a cactus. Made from bundles of cattail reeds, sewn with willow and martynia pod.
Dimensions: 13 cm. height x 40.5 cm diameter
Inventory Description
Basket, bowl, rounded base, flaring sides, snake and frog design
Classification
- Basket
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1920-1949
Culture
- Pima
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Materials
Cattail reed, Willow, Martynia pod
Dimensions
Overall: 13 x 40 x 40 cm (5 1/8 x 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73347
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
