Hopi Wicker Basket rug-dyes_vegetal-dyes a symbol of ceremonial prayer

a symbol of ceremonial prayer for rain

the figure honors the eagle

The length can be shortened by hooking the clasp into any link and letting the excess hang below

with strong visual movement across the field while maintaining the restrained

This is a collaborative work by Mona Van Riper (leather and silver work) and Bruce Eckhardt (stone work)

Hopi Wicker Basket rug-dyes_vegetal-dyes a symbol of ceremonial prayer1980s Handwoven Hopi Wicker Basket with a Star Design inspired by the Navajo Wedding Basket Design. Hopi wicker baskets (yungyapu) are traditionally made by women from the Hopi Third Mesa. 10 Diameter, 1 Depth