This globular Seri Indian basket's five petal design on its bottom differs from the stepped zig zag elements on the basket's shoulder and below.
Description | This globular Seri Indian basket's five petal design on its bottom differs from the stepped zig zag elements on the basket's shoulder and below. |
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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". |
Culture | American Indian |
Medium | Split torote foundation with inner bark of torote stems weft |
Size | 7 1/2" height X 9" maximum diameter |
Coil count | 3 per inch |
Stitch count | 12 per inch |
Date of creation | Circa 1975-1980 |
Condition | Good, as slight soiling and very slight bottom and rim wear |
Provenance | B Nib |