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1938.36.1931

Circular basketry plaque, with butterfly design. Dyed dark brown, light brown, and orange. The rim has a patchwork design. [BH [OPS Move] 1/11/2016]

1938.36.1931

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular basketry plaque, with butterfly design. Dyed dark brown, light brown, and orange. The rim has a patchwork design. [BH [OPS Move] 1/11/2016]
Long description
Circular basketry plaque, with butterfly design. Warp of sumac, weft of rabbit brush. LM.
Cultural groups
Hopi
Person
Field collector Beatrice Mary Blackwood
PRM source Beatrice Mary Blackwood
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1927
Date collected
1926 - 1927
Acquisition information
Donated: 1943
Materials and processes
Material Sumac Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Wicker Woven, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Diameter: max 387 mm, Height: max 34 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.36.1931 Other numbers: Blackwood ii 1872

Search terms: Basketry, Figure, Basket, Insect Figure, Plaque