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Object Number
995-29-10/73346
Display Title
Large coiled cattail reed bowl with fret motif
Descriptions
Object Description
Large coiled bowl of cattail reed with flaring sides; almost an open weave. Natural willow background with designs of martynia pod. Large brown bottom with design on sides consisting of seven hooked frets. Rim is finished in a regular stitch in alternating brown and natural. Made from bundles of cattail reeds, sewn with willow and martynia pod. Residue corn meal inside so basket possibly used.
Inventory Description
Basket, rounded base, flaring sides, radial geometric design
Classification
- Basket
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1920-1949
Culture
- Pima
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
/
Arizona
Materials
Cattail reed, Willow, Martynia pod
Dimensions
Overall: 11.5 x 37.7 x 37.7 cm (4 1/2 x 14 13/16 x 14 13/16 in.)
Distance (Diameter): 37.7 cm
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73346
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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