Native American Hopi Made Wicker Plaque with Butterfly

This classic Hopi wicker plaque is used for payback and for ceremonies. This is a very colorful and beautiful basket that is very tightly woven, featuring a butterfly. These baskets are made by plaiting sumac, natural and dyed, to achieve many designs. Many of the Hopi wickers, coils, and sifters are used for social or ceremonial purposes.