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Exterior, side 1. Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2010 School for Advanced Research.

Basket

Exterior, side 1.
Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2010 School for Advanced Research.

Basket

Date: 1880-1890
Artist or Maker: Unknown
Dimensions:
31.8 x 40.6 cm (12 1/2 x 16 in.)
Medium: willow | salt cedar | yucca | cloth
Credit Line: Gift of Barbara C. Seymour, 1937.
Place Made:
Zuni Pueblo, McKinley County, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
Object Number: SAR.1999-9-255
Not on view
DescriptionA plaited burden basket with two large bent rods of willow, forming a sturdy foundation. Groups of three to five smaller willows form the rest of the warp. The weft is made of salt cedar. This technique is similar to Hopi wicker plaque construction. Yucca splints reinforce the top of basket. A light blue or gray cotton fabric burden strap is tied at two points approximately one-third of the way down from the rim.
Tribal Collection Review RemarksOctavius Seowtewa during collection review visit Nov. 16 and 17, 2009 (see Events Record “Collection Review: Zuni Tribe, Review 3”): This basket was previously identified as possibly Zuni or Hopi. Mr. Seowtewa confirmed that it is a Zuni basket. He identified the two main warp rods as being willow (yellow) and the weft as being salt cedar (red). It is used for harvesting crops and fruits. During winter dances, it is also worn by a disciplinarian figure, a female ogre (Ahdoshle O’kya) who accompanies the mixed dance group (Wodem Thla) or sometimes comes out alone.
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