Papua New Guinea Large Round Tray Small Eye

Description

The tray has a subtle spiral eye pattern woven with varying tones of light brown. The tray dimensions are 14 1/2″ x 15″ x 2″

Handwoven fiber baskets and trays attributed to Papua New Guinea. Traditional geometric motifs including starburst, floral, and spiral designs. Acquired as Papua New Guinea basketry. Construction, materials, and design are consistent with basketry traditions of New Guinea, though exact regional origin has not been independently verified. The baskets and trays are:

• Flat, coiled woven trays or plaques
• Natural and dark-dyed fiber construction
• Geometric starburst/sunburst motifs
• Finely executed twining or coiled weaving
• Designs based on radial symmetry rather than figurative imagery