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Object Number 995-29-10/73279
Display Title Oval coiled basket with diamond motif
Descriptions
Object Description Oval coiled basket with slightly flaring sides. Foundation is sumac or willow stems, designs are of tree yucca, and rim design is of martynia pod. Natural background with main design consisting of four units that each have two purple vertical lines of three interconnected triangles between which are two stepped purple diamonds with yellow interiors. Rim is finished in regular stitch but overcast with black to produce "X"s.
Inventory Description Basket, woven reed, coiled, flat base, flaring sides, oval rim, dk. geom. motif
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 1920-1949
Culture
  • Panamint
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California?
North America / United States / Nevada?
Additional Geographic Terms Death Valley
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 17 x 0.7 cm (2 15/16 x 6 11/16 x 1/4 in.) Distance: 6.8 x 14.6 x 16.5 cm (2 11/16 x 5 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73279
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (01/01/1950-01/01/1993)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (10/23/1995)

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