Natural and dyed fiber (inner bark of torote stems) are used to decorate this basketry jar.
Description | Natural and dyed fiber (inner bark of torote stems) are used to decorate this basketry jar. |
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About the Artist | Known widely for their creation of ironwood sculptures, the Seri people's land runs along the East coast of the Gulf of California, just north of Kino Bay for approximately 80 miles. from Punta Chueca to Pozo Coyote. They live primarily on the Sonoran Desert. We are told the word "Seri" means spry. Originally these people were nomadic fishers. hunters and gatherers. The Seri name for themselves is "Konkaak", meaning "The People". Jim Lindell's Seris in Seriland |
Culture | Other Cultures, Women Artists |
Medium | Split torote foundation with inner bark of torote stems weft |
Size | 7 1/4" height X 9 1/2" maximum diamter |
Date of creation | Circa 1987 |
Condition | Excellent |
Provenance | B Nib |