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Unknown Maker, Akimel O'odham (Pima)

Tray

Description

Maker

Culture

Akimel O'odham (Pima), Native North American

Title

Tray

Year

ca. 1900

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

willow

Geography

Place Made: Arizona

Dimensions

Height: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Anonymous gift

Object Number

1997.24.2

Type

Fiber Art

Exhibition History

Blankets and Baskets

Weavings from the American West

Jul 02, 2004 – Oct 10, 2004

Label copy

The butterfly design on this tray is not the most common pattern in Akimel O’odham basketry, but like the similar design found in Yokuts basketry, it reflects the closeness of the weaver to her environment.

Anonymous gift 1997.24.2

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Akimel O'odham (Pima)

Tray, ca. 1900

Willow, black devil’s-claw/martynia, cattail stems; bundle coiled with braided rim finish

Height: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 inches)

Anonymous gift 1997.24.2

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