North American Auction Company
Live Auction

New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 619

Papago Native American Hand Woven Coil Basket

Estimate: $250 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Included in this lot is a Papago Native American Indian, hand woven coil basket. The Papago Tohono O'odham (People of the Desert) are located in Arizona and are known for their weaving skills. This basket displays a traditional coil design and is primarily constructed out of Yucca and Bear Grass. The piece features geometric designs in colors of black and burnt yellow. The basket displays a wonderful, tight weave with a stripped pattern along the rim. The piece shows good condition overall, with some light wear and a spot of discoloration towards the center. It measures 11 1/4" in diameter by 3" tall.