Papago
Papago basket tray is woven with Yucca and Bear Grass. Having some age on it, the tray has a lovely golden patina. Measuring 13 inches in diameter and 2 and 1/2 inches deep. The basket is in very good condition.
Subtle shades of natural and ocher yellow create the "Whirling Log" design in the basket. Measuring 15 inches wide by 6 inches deep. This basket is in good condition.
Tohono O'odham or Papago are the desert people of SW Arizona. They use a variety of natural materials found in some of the harshest areas of the USA. Using techniques of plaiting, twining and coiling they wove baskets that were used for food, water and curring seeds. This basket is 11 inches by 3 inches deep, and was woven in the 1970's.
Featured is a basket from the 1930's, woven by the desert people known as the Tohono O'odam or Papago. They live in the SW of Arizona and N Mexico. The basket featured is woven of willow and Devil's Claw. There are some issues with the rim of the basket.
Tohono O'odham or Papago are also known as the Desert People of SW Arizona. Basket making is one of the oldest native crafts and by far one of the most time consuming. This Olla is from the 1950's and is in very good condition. Made of Willow, Devil's Claw and Bear Grass. The design is a depiction of Corn, the sacred plant.
Miniature bark and grass basket measures 2 inches in diameter. There is a white star design in the central focal point of the basket. Finely woven with seven wrapped coils, leading to the center.
