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Miniature Basket

before 1923

America, Native North American, Southwest, Arizona, Akimel O'odham (Pima), Unassigned

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Medium
plant fiber
Measurements
Overall: 1 x 1.7 cm (3/8 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1923.1125.5
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A squat, plant-fiber basket curves inward to a circular rim. Tight, horizontal weaving alternates between dark brown and light tan, creating a dense checkerboard. These blocks align into stepped diagonal bands that wrap around the vessel. The exterior is marked by a ribbed texture where individual fibers overlap. The small opening reveals a hollow interior, while the miniature vessel sits compactly, its pattern spiraling across the curved, rounded surface.

Miniature Basket

before 1923

America, Native North American, Southwest, Arizona, Akimel O'odham (Pima), Unassigned

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