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Object Number
995-29-10/73392
Display Title
Coiled circular clock (A) with mechanism and hands (B)
Descriptions
Object Description
Coiled flat circular plaque of willow or sumac with small opening in center for insertion of mechanism and hands, which consist of metal and plastic pieces. Very typical Navajo ceremonial basket pattern with double-tipped motif; 12 black terraced units above 3 red lines with 7 black terraced units below to produce overall star effect. "Coiled ceremonial tray (Navajo wedding basket) is characterized by herringbone edge or finish of the basket. The usual design encircles the tray except for an opening/pathway to the outside of the circle. The finish of the basket is always opposite this opening in the design. This opening is the start of the coil, and the finish at the border must be in line (and point to the east in any ceremony)." Coiled over three rod construction. Rim is finished in herringbone stitch.
Inventory Description
Clock, basket plaque with polychrome floral design, 2 hands and battery
Classification
- Household accessory
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1989
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
North America / United States / Arizona
North America / United States / Arizona
Materials
Willow?, Sumac?, Metal, Plastic
Dimensions
Overall: 44.8 x 44.8 x 1.7 cm (17 5/8 x 17 5/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
4
Label on object
995-29-10/73392A; 995-29-10/73392b; 995-29-10/73392C
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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