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Tray

Native American, Western Apache
about 1890–1910
Object Place: Arizona (Southeastern), United States, Southwest

Medium/Technique Plant fiber, grass, willow and cottonwood with devil's claw
Dimensions 5.08 cm (2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Margret Craver Withers
Accession Number1993.723
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CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsBasketry

DescriptionSmall coiled tray with dark center and overlapping star pattern in devil's claw. Sewn rim in alternating pattern of dark and light fibers.
ProvenanceBetween about 1955 and 1960, acquired by Margret Craver Withers (b. 1907 - d. 2010), Boston; 1993, gift of Margret Craver Withers to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 17, 1993)