Plaque
Wicker plaque. Warp - sumac; weft - dyed rabbit brush. Edged with yucca. Design element - dyed rabbit brush (orange and black). Design pattern - center (orange) has 4" dia. Bordering center is a 1 3/4" thick black band with four evenly spaced, stair-stepped, elongated diamonds in the negative bordered with 3 stitches of orange. In between each element are two columns in the negative. Outer band is also in negative with black "T" design. Rim is finished with wrapped warp. There is a one inch break in rim.
- Object: Plaque
- Artist: Unknown
- Circa: 20th Century
- Dimensions: 11"x3/4"
- Culture Area: Southwest
- Cultural Group: Hopi (Oraibi)
- Cultural Context: The Hopi call this plaque Tuii'yungyapu, meaning "embroidered robe wicker plaque" in English. The design represents the embroidered wedding robe (tuui'hi) worn on a number of different ceremonial occasions. The design elements are said to represent the embroidered patterns found on the base of the robe. Plaques traditionally hold cornmeal and corn pollen for ceremonies. It is customary for the bride's female relatives to make as many plaques as possible to give to the groom and his family.
- Donor: Dr. Stetz (Mendocino County Museum)
- Catalog #: 96.169