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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