Handwoven by a Tohono O'odham (Papago) weaver, this beautiful vase shaped basket is made of bundles of Bear Grass held together with sun dried Yucca reeds sewn so the coils are exposed to form the open and interesting pattern.
Basket weaving is a slow and highly skilled process that is one of the oldest crafts of the Southwest American Indian tribes.
This authentic Papago Indian basket is tightly woven and in excellent vintage condition!
There is no fraying, cracks or stains.
All Papago creations are unique and one of kind
Will make a great addition to any quality basket collection!
Measures 5 1/4” tall by 5 1/2” wide
Opening is 2” in diameter at narrowest point
Tohono O'odham baskets are handmade with native regional plants such as Yucca, Beargrass, and sometimes Devils Claw.
The Native American Tohono O'odham (People of the Desert) are one of the largest tribal nations in good the United States and exists in the Sonoran Desert areas of southern Arizona and Mexico.
Photo props not included
Product code: Tohono O'odham (Papago) good Beargrass Vase Shaped Basket