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Western Antique Auction September 11th 2021

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 542

Papago Tohono O'odham Bear Grass Corn Basket

Estimate: $300 - $600

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
Featured in this lot is this yucca and bear grass corn basket from the PapagoTohono O'odham Indian tribe circa early-to-mid 1900's. The Papago Tohono O'odham (People of the Desert) are located in Arizona and are known for their weaving skills. This basket displays traditional hand woven coil design and is primarily constructed out of Yucca. The piece shows four geometric patterns woven out of bear grass. The basket shows a wonderful, tight weave. The condition of this serving basket is good, with no obvious signs of damage and wear consistent with the age of the basket. The measurements of this basket are 1 3/4" x 12 1/4" x 12".