Flat plaque

CultureHopi

Datelate 19th-early 20th century

MediumYucca

DimensionsOverall: 2 × 12 inches (5.08 × 30.48 cm)

Credit LineGift of Daniel R. Anthony III and Eleanor Anthony Tenney

Object number50-73/39

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Collections

North American Indian Art

Terms

DescriptionCoil foundation is a bundle of galleta grass or rabbitbush, sewn with narrow splints of yucca. Approximately one inch in diameter, indicating the older basketry of 2nd Mesa. Possibly a petal design radiation from a central start. Dyes are present.

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