This is a photograph of a woven circular basket with a star pattern. The basket is made from a natural material, likely straw or similar fibers, intricately coiled in a spiral formation from the center outward. The central design features a star with five distinct points, colored in a darker hue than the lighter background. The rim of the basket is adorned with evenly spaced stripes, matching the darker color of the star. The weaves are detailed and uniform, highlighting the skilled craftsmanship behind the piece. The background is a neutral, light color, emphasizing the basket's design and texture.
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This is a photograph of a woven circular basket with a star pattern. The basket is made from a natural material, likely straw or similar fibers, intricately coiled in a spiral formation from the center outward. The central design features a star with five distinct points, colored in a darker hue than the lighter background. The rim of the basket is adorned with evenly spaced stripes, matching the darker color of the star. The weaves are detailed and uniform, highlighting the skilled craftsmanship behind the piece. The background is a neutral, light color, emphasizing the basket's design and texture.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Basket Tray

Gordena Jackson

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 34.9 x 25.5 cm (13 3/4 x 10 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 13"diameter
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6538
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Berkeley
  • American
  • Spanish Southwest

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