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Apache Basketry Bowl

Namebowl

Datec. 1890

Mediumyucca root, willow, and Devil's claw

Dimensionsbasket: 3 3/4 in. x 16 3/4 in. (9.5 x 42.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureApache

Object numberA2019-2-4

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled large basket, probably three-rod foundation, from yucca root, willow, and Devil's claw; circular base, clockwise start, flared wall to finished rim; unrestricted vessel; tan and black decoration; design consists of (1) five sets of stacked triangles around base; (2) next, five sets of stylized "8"s, alternating with five crosses; (3) five sets of large black double triangles with tan crosses at center; (4) ten polygons with checkerboard motif alternating with solid double triangles, pendant from rim; (5) 15 different sized quadrupeds scattered across basket surface.

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