Description:

**Originally Listed At $500**

Native American, Southwestern United States, Tohono O'odham (Papago) & Apache, ca. early 20th century CE. An oval tray and a circular bowl, both hand-coiled from bundles of leaves and grasses, with splints stitched on top. The smaller is a Papago basket, likely made from yucca with black motifs. The larger bowl is possibly Apache and coiled from dyed grasses, terminating with a wrapped rim. Size of large bowl: 12.3" L x 3.5" H (31.2 cm x 8.9 cm) oval basket: 7" L x 5.5" W x 1.5" H (17.8 cm x 14 cm x 3.8 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: Private Parker, Colorado, USA collection

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#185956

  • Condition: Some minor fraying to fibers and losses to a few splints on both. Larger basket is slightly misshapen. Overall good vintage condition.

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December 29, 2025 10:00 AM MST
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