Tray
77-15-4
From: Colombia
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 77-15-4 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Colombia |
Culture Area | South American Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Reed (plant) | Pigment |
Technique | Basketry | Painted |
Description | Circular reed basket of loose, twill weave. Underside is unpainted; inside warp is painted black. Weave and paint combined to create pattern of concentric diamond shapes. Rim is formed of a single, black branch - warp and weft ends are wrapped around this rim and secured with thread. |
Depth | 6 cm |
Outside Diameter | 30 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mary Elizabeth King, 1977 |
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