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Tohono O'Odam (formerly named Papago) or Akimel O'odham (formerly named Pima)

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
Tohono O'Odam (formerly named Papago) or Akimel O'odham (formerly named Pima)
7 3/4” diameter at the widest place (at the top) x 6 1/4” high. The basket tapers to a bottom of 5 1/2” wide.

11 stitches/inch; 4 coils/inch.

Start is plaited in a square out of devil’s claw. The rim is whipstitched out of devil’s claw.

The weaving material appears to be willow and devil’s claw with a grass bundle foundation.

ex: Leonard Balish; Private Collection

$250.

(MC2631)

This basket is clearly Southwestern in origin and it comes either from the Tohono O’odham or Akimel O’odham, related tribes living in Arizona. The design is strong, with intriguing male figures on what appears to be a platform or a swing alternating with women standing on the ground. It is priced very reasonably and would make a fine addition to a private collection.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Styles / Movements:	Tribal, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	MC2631
Incollect Reference #:	833431

Dimensions

H.	6.25 in;	Diam.	7.75 in;
H.	15.88 cm;	Diam.	19.69 cm;

Message from Seller:

Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC, located at 520 East 72nd Street in New York City, specializes in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery, and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer pieces from Taxco, Mexico. With over 30 years of experience, Marcy Burns offers expert consultation, appraisals, and full warranties on the objects it sells. Reach them at 212-439-9257 or info@marcyburns.com.