Unknown Maker, Hopi

Wedding plaque

Maker

Unknown Maker, Hopi

Culture

Hopi, Native North American

Title

Wedding plaque

Year

early 1900s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

grass, plant material

Geography

Arizona; Place Made: Southwest

Dimensions

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

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum Works of Art Fund

Object Number

44.580

Type

Exhibition History

Blankets and Baskets
Weavings from the American West
Jul 02, 2004 – Oct 10, 2004

Label copy

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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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Hopi
Wedding plaque, early 1900s
Yucca, galleta grass; bundle coiled
39.4 x 3.8 cm (15 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches)
Museum Works of Art Fund 44.580

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