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Basketry Tray, unknown date
Western Apache people; Arizona
Willow, cottonwood, and devil's cl…
Basket
Basketry Tray, unknown date
Western Apache people; Arizona
Willow, cottonwood, and devil's cl…
Basketry Tray, unknown date Western Apache people; Arizona Willow, cottonwood, and devil's claw; 2 x 15 1/2in. 4331 William N. Hamaker Collection

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ClassificationsFurnishings-Accessories-baskets
Culture Apache
Made AtArizona, United States, North America
MediumWillow, cottonwood and devil's claw fiber
Dimensions2 × 15 1/2 in. (5.1 × 39.4 cm)
Credit LineWilliam N. Hamaker Collection
Object number4331
DescriptionBasket tray - coiled foundation of three willow splints, sewing of white willow; design seven pointed star or blossom surrounded by two similar blossoms of nine petals or points each, done in peeled martynia pods. Made by Apache Indians.
Card 2 WESTERN APACHE; SHALLOW BOWL OR TRAY: Coiled; foundation of willow with cottonwood and devil's claw stitching. The central design, surrounded by diamonds around the rim, is a variant of the sun motif. A black center start is one characteristic of Apache baskets.
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