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Hopi Native North American, Southwest

Wedding plaque, early 1900s

Description

Maker

Culture

Hopi

Title

Wedding plaque

Year

early 1900s

Medium

Yucca, galleta grass; bundle coiled

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Dimensions

39.4 x 3.8 cm (15 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches)

Place

Southwest

Type

Credit

Museum Works of Art Fund

Object Number

44.580

Collection

From the Heye Foundation

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Blankets and Baskets

July 2 - October 10, 2004

Wedding plaques differ from other Hopi baskets in that the central star or flower motif continues to the rim, with no border at the rim. In addition, the foundation bundle of galleta grass is simply cut off and left exposed. Traditionally, the bride or a member of her family weaves this plaque, which is given to the groom. Such life-cycle ceremonies (rites of passage) are an important part of Hopi culture.
Museum Works of Art Fund 44.580

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