Name/Title
Decorative Woven BasketEntry/Object ID
2023.A.FIC.01Description
Native American tear dropped shaped woven coil baskets in rows of grasses, summa and yucca fibers typically used, that are held together by narrow reeds. Pattern in 7/8" rows of two brown rectangles. There are three rows across of the alternating pattern and it is repeated three times around the basket. Base of 3 1/2" narrows and then widening to 8 1/2". Likely from the Hopi or California Mission tribes.
Inner middle basket has a swirl raised area. Top edge has overcast weaving.
Often used for storage or as decorative art.Dimensions
Height
5 inDiameter
8-1/2 inDimension Notes
Base D is 3.5"
