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Papago Native American basket plaque AMC2094
Papago Native American basket plaque AMC2094
Papago Native American basket plaque AMC2094

Papago Native American basket plaque AMC2094

$ 63.35

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Artisan: Unknown
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Origin: So. Arizona
  • Condition: Some wear on the front but no missing stitches
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Tribal Affiliation: Papago (Tohono O'Odham)

    Description

    Papago (Tohono O'Odham) basket from So. Arizona.  Guaranteed authentic.
    This is a very nice example of Papago coil basketry.  The plaque is interesting and the weave is tight and in very good condition.  As noted, the only defect is some peeling of the stiches but none missing.
    Size: 9 1/4 diameter
    The Tohono O'odham lived in the drier central area of the Sonoran Desert where beargrass was plentiful.  They mostly used beargrass (
    Nolina microcarpa
    ) for the foundation of their baskets. Beargrass is coarse making the baskets less supple. Tohono O'odham also stitched in willow but it was scarce.  The Tohono O'odham tended to use more devil's claw in their designs.
    I have been buying and selling Native American arts for over 30 years. You can buy with confidence that your purchase is authentic.  Thank you and make sure to visit my store often as I am always adding new treasures!