by Century (2)
Hopi Artist
Basket Plaque, c. 1900
Grass and leaf and dye
16 11/16 x 15 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (42.39 x 40.01 x 3.81 cm)
Creation Place:
North America, Native American, Arizona
Technique:
Basketmaking (Coiling)
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edward H. Angle
Accession Number:
P1909
Flat basket plaque with a slightly raised rim and center. Coiled construction. Loop handle. Red, blue, green, black and yellow design on buff.
Materials
Yucca leaf, grass, and dye
Commentary
Salako one of the most important Kachina figures, is depicted on this basket, wearing a cloud headdress and a black and white checkered cloak of eagle feathers.
Bibliography
Kay Koeninger and Joanne M. Mack, "Native American Art from the Permanent Collection" (Claremont: Galleries of the Claremont Colleges, 1979), 42 (illustrated/bw) fig.112.
Provenance
Angle Collection.
Keywords
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- Ways of Seeing/Exhibiting American Indian Art: The Pomona College Collection Montgomery Gallery , 1/19/1994 - 3/20/1994
Dimensions
- Overall Dimensions: 16 11/16 x 15 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (42.39 x 40.01 x 3.81 cm) Measured by Hudson, Karen
Bibliography List
This object has the following bibliographic references:
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Native American Art from the Permanent Collection.
Native American Art from the Permanent Collection
Galleries of the Claremont Colleges.
Claremont, CA, 1979
Page Number: 42, Figure Number: 112
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