Yucca Coil Plaque

Unknown 1960

Red Earth
Oklahoma City, United States

This shallow bowl-form basket is made using yucca coil. It may be Papago (Tohono O'odham) or Hopi, in origin. The coiled construction and shallow shape reflect shared techniques among Southwestern tribes.

Details

Title: Yucca Coil Plaque
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1960
Physical Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.625 in (19.1 x 4.1 cm)
Provenance: Gift of Marie Dawson
Rights: Red Earth, Inc.
Medium: Yucca
Art Genre: Basketry
Art Form: Basketry
Support: Yucca
Depicted Location: Red Earth Permanent Collection (Photo: Courtesy of Ann Sherman)

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