Basket Tray

c. 1936

Gordena Jackson

Associated Names
Gordena Jackson

Artist, American, 1900 - 1993

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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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.9 x 25.5 cm (13 3/4 x 10 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13"diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6538


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572586

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