<strong>Maker unknown, Acoma Pueblo</strong>
<em>Pot</em>
Ceramic with slip
12 h. x 12 1/2" dia.
Large Pueblo pot with white slip and black and orange geometric pattern.
<strong>Acoma Pueblo</strong>
Gift of Pearl Chase
n.d.
1965.2
<strong>Santa Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico, Rio Grande</strong>
<em>Pot</em>
20th C.
Ceramic with paint
<strong>Santa Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico, Rio Grande</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C
1969.250
<strong>Kiowa Six</strong>
<em>Kiowa Portfolio</em>
1929
Watercolor
15 x 11 1/2" SHEET
16 Watercolor prints with pow wow celebrations from a portfolio of 30 by five Kiowa artists <span>known as the Kiowa Six, a group of early 20th-century artists. They were Spencer Asah, James Auchiah, Jack Hokeah (1901–1969), Stephen Mopope (1898–1974), Lois Smoky, and Monroe Tsatoke. </span>published by C. Szwedzicki, Nice, France; introduction by Oscar Brousse Jacobson, Director Art School, University of Oklahoma; edition 459/750; includes cover and title pages and 6 sheets of double-sided text.
<strong>Kiowa Six:<span> Spencer Asah, James Auchiah, Jack Hokeah, Stephen Mopope, Lois Smoky, and Monroe Tsatoke. </span></strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
1929
1969.242.1-16
<strong>WHEETE</strong>, Treva
<em>Manuel of Tesuque</em>
1935
woodcut
9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in
<strong>WHEETE</strong>, Treva
American, b.1890-1963
1935
1975.74
<strong>Maker unknown, Alaska, Inuit</strong>
<em>Basket with Lid</em>
20th C.
basket: 8 3/4 x 11 dia. inches; lid: 2 3/4 x 6 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown, Alaska, Inuit</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
2oth C.
1981.55.a-b
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Acoma Pueblo</strong>
<em>Pot</em>
4 3/4 x 5 dia. inches
partially in fragments
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Acoma Puebl</strong>o
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
n.d.
1969.250.i
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Laguna Pueblo</strong>
<em>Vessel</em>
20th C.
10 1/4 h. x 12 1/2" dia.
Ceramic vessel with buff colored slip and circular-shaped handles placed at sides.
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Laguna Pueblo</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.250.h
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Laguna Pueblo</strong>
<em>Vessel</em>
20th C.
10 h. x 10 1/2" dia.
Laguna pueblo vessel with deer and bird decoration.
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Laguna Pueblo</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.250.g
<strong>Maker unknown, Pueblo</strong>
<em>Clay Basket</em>
5 1/4 x 4 dia. inches
twisted clay handle
<strong>Maker unknown, Pueblo</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.250.f
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Zuni Pueblo</strong>
<em>Bowl</em>
20th C.
3 1/2 h. x 5 1/2" dia.
Ceramic Pueblo bowl with exterior slip decoration and three molded frogs around body.
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Zuni Pueblo</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.250.e
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Laguna Pueblo</strong>
<em>Pot</em>
20th C.
6 7/8 h. x 8" dia.
Ceramic Pueblo pot with colored slip decoration of birds and flowers.
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Laguna Pueblo</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.250.d
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Isleta Pueblo, Rio Grande Valley</strong>
<em>Bowl</em>
20th C.
3 h. x 4 7/8" dia. inches
Pueblo ceramic bowl with red and black scallop decoration.
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Isleta Pueblo, Rio Grande Valley</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.250.c
<strong>Maker unknown, Pueblo</strong>
<em>Bowl</em>
20th C.
2 3/4 h. x 4 1/2" dia. inches
Ceramic Pueblo bowl with slip decoration of triangular shapes enclosing flowers.
<strong>Maker unknown, Pueblo</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.250.b
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Rio Grande Valley</strong>
<em>Bowl</em>
20th C.
3 3/4 h. x 5 3/4" dia.
Pueblo ceramic bowl with slip decoration.
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Rio Grande Valley</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.250.a
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
<em>Small food basket</em>
20th C.
3 3/4 h. x 6 1/2" dia.
Small food basket with deer-like decoration formed from the use of different colored materials.
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.239.7
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, Hopi</strong>
<em>Small food basket</em>
20th C.
3 h.x 5 1/2" dia.
Small food basket with geometric pattern created from the differing colored materials.
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, Hopi</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.239.6
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papag</strong>o
<em>Small food basket</em>
20th C.
3 1/2 h. x 5 7/8" dia.
Samll food basket of alternating colored linear motif with decorative edge.
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.239.5
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Pomo</strong>
<em>Boat shaped basket</em>
20th C.
2 x 4 1/2 x 8 1/2" OVERALL
Pomo boat-shaped basket made from sedge, redbud and bracken ferm
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Pomo</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.239.4
<strong>Maker unknown, San Diego, Diegueno</strong>
<em>Storage basket</em>
20th C.
3 1/2 h. x 7 1/2" dia.
<strong>Maker unknown, San Diego, Diegueno</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.239.3
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Small food basket</em>
20th C.
3 1/2 h. x 8" dia.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.239.2
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
<em>Shallow bowl</em>
3 1/4 h. x 11 1/4" dia.
Shallow bowl made from Yucca leaf and devil's claw creating a circular maze-like pattern.
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.239.1
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
2 3/4 h. x 1 3/4" dia. BASKET WITH LID
Maker unknown basket with lid made from willow branch.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.48.a-b
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Wrist guard</em>
Maker unknown wrist guard made from bark.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.44.3
<strong>Maker unknown, Northern California</strong>
<em>Drum stick</em>
Maker unknown drum stick wrapped with colored fabric; accompanies 1965.44.1.
<strong>Maker unknown, Northern California</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.44.2
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Drum stick</em>
Maker unknown drum stick wrapped with colored fabric; accompanies 1965.44.2.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.44.1
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Hupa</strong>
<em>Basket with cover</em>
5 1/2 h. x 4" dia. BASKET WITH COVER
Hupa basket made from bear grass, maiden hair fern stame and hazel shoots with conifer root. Cover is concave in shape resembling that of a hat.
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Hupa</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.31.a-b
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Hupa</strong>
<em>Basket with lid</em>
mid 20th C.
6 h. x 6 5/8" dia.
Maker unknown basket with repeated exterior design and lid with large handle for grasping.
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Hupa</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
mid 20th C.
1965.29.a-b
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
4.5 x 6 dia. in.
twined basket from Northwestern California, possibly Yurok. The materials are: willow (Salix sp.) or hazel (Corylus cornuta) warp, conifer (pine or spruce) root weft with half-twist overlaydesigns in: giant chain fern (Woodwardia fimbriata) fibers dyed red-brown with alder bark (Alnus rhombifolia) beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax) leaves for the yellowish color (originally nearly white, darkened with age) maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum) stem for black There is extra reinforcing at the rim and the edge of the base, wrapped with beargrass leaves Its in good condition and looks unused so I would guess it was made for sale rather than indigenous use. Its very difficult to judge the age of a basket. Mid-20th century would be a general estimate. -- Jan Timbrook
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
Gift of Antoinette Amorteguy
mid 20th C.
1994.4
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Ax Blade</em>
9 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
Gift of Professor Alfred Moir
20th C.
1992.185
<strong>Maker unknown, NW Coast, British Columbia, Canada</strong>
<em>Rattle</em>
ca. 1974
10 3/4 x 4 x 4 1/2" OVERALL
<strong>Maker unknown, NW Coast, British Columbia, Canad</strong>a
Gift of Professor Alfred Moir
ca. 1974
1986.319
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Bear</em>
8 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
Gift of Professor Alfred Moir
n.d.
1986.315
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Bird</em>
4 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
Gift of Professor Alfred Moir
20th C.
1986.314
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Cuna Indian Wooden Spear</em>
29 1/2"
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
20th C.
1981.70
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Oval Baske</em>t
early 20th C.
3 1/2 x 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
early 20th C.
1981.62
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, White Mountain Apache</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
20th C.
2 1/2 x 10 x 12 in.
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, White Mountain Apache</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
20th C.
1981.60
<strong>Maker unknown, GREAT BASIN, TAHOE AREA, WASHOE</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
20th C.
5 x 11 1/2 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown, GREAT BASIN, TAHOE AREA, WASHOE</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
20th C.
1981.59
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
20th C.
3 1/2 x 6 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
20th C.
1981.58
<strong>Maker unknown, Sierra Nevada, The Mono</strong>
<em>Winnowing Basket</em>
20th C.
12 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches
<strong>Maker unknown, Sierra Nevada, The Mono</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
20th C.
1981.57
<strong>Maker unknown, Alaska, Inuit</strong>
<em>Openwork Basket</em>
20th C.
6 x 13 1/2 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown, Alaska, Inuit</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
20th C.
1981.56
<strong>Maker unknown, Pacific Northwest, Tlingit</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
5 x 11 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches
<strong>Maker unknown, Pacific Northwest, Tlingit</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
20TH c.
1981.54
<strong>Maker unknown, Pacific Northwest Coast, Haida</strong>
<em>Checkerwork Basket</em>
20th C.
4 5/8 x 6 1/2 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown, Pacific Northwest Coast, Haida</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
20th C.
1981.53
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Cradle</em>
20th C.
30 x 12 x 12 3/4 in.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
20th C.
1981.37
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Wolf Head Mask</em>
9 x 12 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
20th C.
1981.36
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Haida Potlatch Spoon</em>
20th C.
11 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 inches
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
20th C.
1981.34
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Potlatch Bowl in the Form of a Seal</em>
late 20th C.
3 x 16 x 6 inches
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
late 20th C.
1981.33
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Cochiti Pueblo</strong>
<em>Ceremonial Drum</em>
late 19th C.?
6 1/2 x 6 7/8 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Cochiti Pueblo</strong>
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dedola
late 19th C.?
1981.32
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Rio Grande Valley</strong>
<em>Eagle and Bear Totem</em>
20th C.
8 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 1 3/4" OVERALL
Eagle and bear totem pole with colored wing span
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Rio Grande Valley</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.257
<strong>Maker unknown, Plains, Sioux</strong>
<em>War Club</em>
late 19th C.?
19 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches
<strong>Maker unknown, Plains, Sioux</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
late 19th C.?
1969.255
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Rio Grande Valley</strong>
<em>Bowl</em>
20th C.
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Rio Grande Valley</strong>
Gift of Mrs. William T. Campbell
20th C.
1969.250
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Chief's Blanket</em>
1880s
68 x 72 in.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
1880s
1969.244
<strong>Maker unknown, Plains, Sioux</strong>
<em>Shield</em>
20th Century
16 1/2" dia. OVERALL
Though the exact origin of this shield is unknown, the condition and strap located on the reverse side indicates that the object likely functioned as a form of protection during combat. The shield, made from animal hide, has been embellished with a red triangular border that serves to frame the central image of a buffalo rendered in black pigment. Buffalo were essential to the livelihood of Native North American populations who relied on these animals as a food staple as well as a primary resource for creating shelter, clothing, and tools. The reverence for buffalo is especially recognized among various tribes of the Great Plains region where this shield may have been produced.
<strong>Maker unknown, Plains, Sioux</strong>
Found in the Collection
20th C.
1969.243
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Basket Covered Bottle</em>
20th C.
6 x 1 3/4 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.67
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Basket Covered Bottle</em>
20th C.
12 x 2 1/2 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.66
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Covered Bottle</em>
12" x 2 1/2"
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.65
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Blanket</em>
20th C. probably
52 x 88 in.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C. probably
1965.64
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Tray</em>
1 1/2 x 8 3/4 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Scott Collection, gift of Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.63
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Hupa</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
late 19th - early 20th C.
7 1/2 x 10 3/4 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Hupa</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
late 19th - early 20th C.
1965.62
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
20th C.
3 1/4 x 4 1/2 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.61
<strong>Maker unknown, California, The Yokuts</strong>
<em>Treasure basket jar</em>
late 19th C.
5 3/8 h. x 10 1/2" dia.
Maker unknown treasure basket jar with small opening and geometric patterning.
<strong>Maker unknown, California, The Yokuts</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
late 19th C.
1965.60
<strong>Maker unknown, Sierra Nevada, The Mono</strong>
<em>Winnowing Basket</em>
2 x 8 x 9 1/4"
Maker unknown winnowing basket woven from redbud.
<strong>Maker unknown, Sierra Nevada, The Mono</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.59
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Sieve</em>
early 20th C.
7 x 13 x 15 inches
Maker unknown sieve of twined redbud.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
early 20th C.
1965.58
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Blanket</em>
20th C. probably
34 x 72"
Rio Grande Maker unknown blanket woven from wool and cotton.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C. probably
1965.57
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Pomo</strong>
<strong>Gift basket</strong>
3 1/2" x 2 1/4"
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Pomo</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.56
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Pomo</strong>
<em>Basket funnel</em>
10 h. X 1 1/2" dia.
Maker unknown willow basket funnel.
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Pomo</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.55
<strong>Maker unknown, NE CALIFORNIA, ACHOMAWI</strong>
<em>Gathering basket</em>
19 h. x 18" dia.
Maker unknown gathering basket with diagonal nd geometric exterior pattern.
<strong>Maker unknown, NE CALIFORNIA, ACHOMAWI</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.54
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Pomo</strong>
<em>Miniature Basket</em>
early 20th C.
7/8 x 2 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Pom</strong>o
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
early 20th C.
1965.53
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Pomo</strong>
<em>Gift baske</em>t
2 1/4 h. x 5 1/2" dia.
Maker unknown gift basket with diagonal geomteric pattern.
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Pomo</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.52
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Navajo</strong>
<em>Wedding basket</em>
20th C.
3 1/2 h. x 14 1/2 " dia.
Navojo wedding basket made from sumac with convex rim.
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Navajo</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.51
<strong>Maker unknown, Great Basin, Paiute</strong>
<em>Water Bottle Basket</em>
5 1/2 h. x 5 1/4" dia.
Maker unknown water bottle basket made from willow and resign; upright container with spout.
<strong>Maker unknown, Great Basin, Paiute</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.50
<strong>Maker unknown, Great Basin, Paiute</strong>
<em>Water basket</em>
14 1/2 h. x 8 1/2" dia.
Maker unknown water basket made from willow, sapwood stem and inner bark.
Maker unknown, Great Basin, Paiute
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.49
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
20th C.
7 3/4 h. x 10 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.47
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
<em>Storage basket</em>
mid 20th c.
12 1/4h. x 10 dia. inches
Coiled Maker unknown storage basket with wide rim and bulbous gody; exterior and interior patterning.
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
mid 20th C.
1965.46
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Pendant</em>
2 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 7/16" BONE
Maker unknown pendant made from bone with leather thong.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
n.d.
1965.45
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Klamath-Modoc</strong>
<em>Burden basket</em>
early 20th C.
18 1/2 x 5 1/2"
Tule burden basket with exterior horizonatal design; basket is meant to carry and gather food and harvest crops.
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Klamath-Modoc</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
early 20th C.
1965.42
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Arrow</em>
36 1/8"
Wood and bamboo arrow which goes with 1965.40.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
n.d.
1965.41
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Bow</em>
32 7/9" LENGTH
Wood and bamboo bow which goes with 1965.41.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
n.d.
1965.40
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Basket covered bottle</em>
20th C.
10 h. x 4" dia. inches
Basket covered glass bottle with large body.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.39
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Rug</em>
1920 - 1940's
25 1/2 x 29 1/2" OVERALL
Navajo textiles are among the most widely recognized indigenous art forms of the Southwest. Weaving practices in the Four Corners region date back to the 10th century. While many early blanket examples functioned to protect the wearer from environmental overexposure and to signal social status, the style represented here reflects a later transitional stage in Navajo textile making. Bold color combinations featuring red dyes and intricate geometric designs tend to characterize this phase of production, which gained initial popularity around the mid-to-late 1800s. The market for such items expanded significantly during the late 19th century due to Anglo-American consumption. In order to meet heightened demands, Native artisans began importing alternative materials such as synthetic dye and prefabricated yarn from Germantown, PA. This blanket, which features zigzag and terrace patterns, was likely used as a rug or wall hanging to decorate the interior of a home.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
1920-1940's
1965.38
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Klamath-Modoc</strong>
<em>Woman's Hat</em>
early 20th C.
4 x 7 1/4 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Klamath-Modoc</strong>
F. May Scott Collection, gift of Luella D. Saxby
early 20th C.
1965.37
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Food Dish</em>
late 19th - early 20th C.
3 3/4 x 8 5/8 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
late 19th - early 20th C.
1965.36
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Klamath-Modoc</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
late 19th - early 20th C.
3 5/8 x 7 5/8 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Klamath-Mod</strong>oc
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
late 19th - early 20th C.
1965.35
<strong>Maker unknown, Great Basin, Paiute</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
20th C.
4 1/2 h. x 7" dia.
Wide mouthed basket created from willow and bracken fern root.
<strong>Maker unknown, Great Basin, Paiute</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.34
<strong>Maker unknown, Great Basin, Paiute</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
20th C.
1 3/4 h. x 3 1/2" dia.
Willow basket with linear exterior motif.
<strong>Maker unknown, Great Basin, Paiute</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.33
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Hupa</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
20th C.
5 h. x 7 dia. inches
Hupa coiled basket with geometric exterior pattern.
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Hupa</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.32
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Hupa</strong>
<em>Basket with lid</em>
mid 20th C.
5 h. x 6 1/4" dia. inches
Bear grass, maiden hair fern stem and hazel shoot basket with exterior geometric design; lid includes upright handle.
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Hupa</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
mid 20th C.
1965.30
<strong>Maker unknown, California, Southern Sierra, Tubatulabal people</strong>
<em>Meal sifting tray</em>
20th century
15 3/4" dia.
Sedge, bracken fern and willow meal sifting tray; star-like pattern created from using different natural fibers.
<strong>Maker unknown, California, Southern Sierra, Tubatulabal people</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.28
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, Hopi</strong>
<em>Tray</em>
20th C.
1 1/2 x 14 inches
has Katchina face in center
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, Hopi</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.27
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, White Mountain Apache</strong>
<em>Shallow Bowl</em>
late 19th C.
3 1/2 x 15 dia. inches
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, White Mountain Apache</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
late 19th C.
1965.26
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, White Mountain Apache</strong>
<em>Storage basket</em>
early 20th C.
18 h. x 15" dia.
White Mountain Apache storage basket with woven materials creating geometric designs.
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, White Mountain Apache</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
early 20th C.
1965.25
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, White Mountain Apache</strong>
<em>Storage Basket</em>
ca. 1900-1920
11 h. x 9 1/4" dia. inches
White Mountain Apache storage basket with woven materials creating geometic designs interspersed with figures.
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, White Mountain Apa</strong>che
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
ca. 1900-1920
1965.24
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, Hopi</strong>
<em>Meal Tray</em>
20th C.
1 h. x 13 1/2" dia.
Hopi coiled grass tray with woven circular pattern.
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, Hopi</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.23
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, Pima</strong>
<em>Tray</em>
late 19th - early 20th C.
1 3/4 h. x 11 3/8" dia.
Pima tray with woven materials creating a circular pattern.
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, Pima</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
late 19th - early 20th C.
1965.22
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, Pima</strong>
<em>Meal Tray</em>
late 19th - early 20th C.
10 1/4" dia.
<strong>Maker unknown, Arizona, Pima</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
late 19th - early 20th C.
1965.21
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
<em>Bottle cover</em>
early 20th C.
5 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4"
Tule root and stem bottle cover currently housing a glass bottle.
<strong>Maker unknown</strong>
F. May Collection, gift of Luella D. Saxby
early 20th C.
1965.2
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Acoma Pueblo</strong>
<em>Pot</em>
12 h x 12 1/2" dia.
Large Pueblo pot with white slip and black and orange geometric pattern.
<strong>Maker unknown, New Mexico, Acoma Pueblo</strong>
Gift of Pearl Chase
20th C.
1965.20
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Klamath-Modoc</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
early 20th C.
1 1/4 h. x 2 3/16" dia.
Maker unknown Tule root basket with exterior horizontal patterning.
<strong>Maker unknown, N. California, Klamath-Modoc</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
early 20th C.
1965.19
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
<em>Basket</em>
20th C.
3 1/2 h. x 7 1/2" dia.
Yucca leaf basket with geometric design on exterior.
<strong>Maker unknown, S. Arizona, Papago</strong>
F. May Young Collection, given by Luella D. Saxby
20th C.
1965.18