Plaque Item Number: 2879/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Finely woven, round plaque with “Man in the Maze” pattern. On a light yellow-brown background, a small human figure stands above the dark brown woven lines of a maze, representing the twists and turns of life as one makes his way toward the Sun God in the centre circle. The weave of the plaque is tight and even, and the image is present on both front and back.
Narrative
Originally purchased by Ralph C. Proctor in the 1930s from Vaughen's Indian Store in Phoenix.
Item History
- Made in Arizona, USA before 1939
- Collected during 1935
- Owned by Sharon J. Proctor before May 19, 2011
- Received from Sharon J. Proctor (Donor) on May 19, 2011
What
- Name
- Plaque
- Identification Number
- 2879/2
- Type of Item
- plaque
- Material
- willow wood ? or cat-tail grass ?
- Overall
- height 0.3 cm, depth 20.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Akimel O'odham
- Previous Owner
- Sharon J. Proctor
- Received from
- Sharon J. Proctor (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Arizona, USA
When
- Creation Date
- before 1939
- Collection Date
- during 1935
- Ownership Date
- before May 19, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on May 19, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2879/0002