About the Artist | Tohono O'odham basket makers are among the finest in Native America. All materials are natural, as are all the colors - no dyes are ever used. Preparing the materials and forming the baskets is a very labor-intensive process. The basketry created by this tribe is best described by Terry De Wald in his book The Papago Indians and Their Basketry. Mr. De Wald has been a trader specializing in their basketry for more than 25 years. |
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Culture | American Indian |
Medium | Bear grass foundation with yucca decoration |
Size | 2 3/4" height X 4" maximum diameter |
Coil count | 4 coils per inch |
Signed | No |
Date of creation | Circa 1980 |
Condition | Excellent |