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Coiled circular open weave tray of cattail reed
Coiled circular open weave tray of cattail reed
Object Number 995-29-10/73343
Display Title Coiled circular open weave tray of cattail reed
Descriptions
Object Description Coiled circular open weave tray of cattail reed with slightly flaring sides. Natural willow background with designs of martynia pod. Design consists of fairly solid brown maze or fret motif. Rim is finished in slant stitch with martynia pod. Made from bundles of cattail reeds, sewn with willow and martynia pod.
Inventory Description Basket, plaque, coiled, brown radial geometric designs
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1932
Culture
  • Pima
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
Materials Cattail reed, Willow, Martynia pod
Dimensions Overall: 29 x 29.4 x 2.9 cm (11 7/16 x 11 9/16 x 1 1/8 in.) Distance (Diameter): 29.6 cm
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73343
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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