Basket

78-1-29

From: United States of America

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 78-1-29
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Papago
Provenience United States of America
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Plant Fiber
Technique Basketry
Description

Coiled weave. Weft fibres are tan with designs woven in dark brown. Basket is circular in shape. Decorated with five female figures interspersed with checkered designs. This basket was made in the late 1800's and has been in the M.E. King family for 40 years.

Height 16.5 cm
Outside Diameter 29.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mary Elizabeth King, 1978

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