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Last Chance November Passed Lots & Added Auction: NOV 18TH

Sun, Nov 13, 2022 02:00AM EST - Fri, Nov 18, 2022 03:00PM EST
Lot 842

Tarahumana & Papago Hand Woven Basket Collection

Estimate: $350 - $700

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
For your consideration is a collection of Tarahumana and Papago Indian hand-woven baskets. The baskets consist six graduated baskets, and three Papago Indian baskets. The Papago Tohono O'odham (People of the Desert) are located in Arizona and are known for their weaving skills. The baskets show a lovely, finely woven design. The condition of these baskets is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of the largest basket are 8" in diameter by 3" tall, with the smallest measuring 1 1/4" diameter by 1" tall. The Tarahumana baskets are 5" x 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" and 5 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". Also included are two Tarahumana style Mexican baskets with larger base and smaller necks,