Skip to main content
Object Number
995-29-10/73303
Display Title
Coiled globular basket with movable handle, attached lid and flower motif
Descriptions
Object Description
Coiled globular basket having an attached lid with a closure mechanism. Lid has small looped handle at center. Basket itself has movable handle attached by loops at each side just above widest diameter. Basket made of bundle construction with bundles of bear grass, wefts of yucca, and designs of black martynia pod (Devil Claw?). Natural background with main design consisting of six pointed yellow flower centered at base of basket with petals coming up sides. Petals outlined in band of natural outlined in black, with remaining area of basket in yellow. Movable handle is natural colored with overcast black "V"s. Rim of basket finished in regular stitch in yellow. Design on lid is six pointed yellow star outlined in black against natural background. Handle on lid and fastener i[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description
Basket, covered bowl, flat base, globular body, flat lid with clasp, handle over
Classification
- Basket
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1940-1979
Culture
- Papago
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Materials
Beargrass, Yucca, Martynia pod
Dimensions
Overall: 12 x 15.6 x 14.6 cm (4 3/4 x 6 1/8 x 5 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73303
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.
