Catalog Number |
CAS 2001-0005-0003 | |
Category | Basketry | |
Object Name | Basket | |
Culture | Western Apache | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
County | unknown | |
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Willow (Salix sp.) shoots; Devil's claw (Martynia sp.) pods | |
Description | Oval basket with flat base and slightly flaring vertical sides, woven in coiling technique over 3-rod foundation; Warp material is whole willow shoots and primary weft material; Is split willow shoots; Designs are woven of black devil's claw and consists of 6 open diamond shapes on base (4 of them contain small cross motif) with a larger partial open diamond shape above each one; Final rim coil is woven entirely of black devil's claw. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.7, Width = 26.8, Length = 30.0 |