Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1996-0002-0004 | |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Basket | |
| Culture | Akimel O’odham (Pima) | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Pinal | |
| Other Geographic Data | Area generally east of Phoenix | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1900-1930 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Cattail (Typha angustifolia) stems; Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods | |
| Description | Small round shallow tray with rounded base and very widely flaring sides, woven over a bundle foundation; Warp material is split cattail stems and primary weft material is peeled and split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw pods and includes a solid black round area in center with 3 spokes radiating outward, with their ends attached to large "S" motifs; Opposite end of each "S" motif connects to a large black triangle that is pendant from the rim and which encloses a small negative cross; Final rim coil is decorated with a diagonal overstitch of black devil's claw. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.5, Max Diam = 14.0 | |