Indian Basket w Handles - would love to find out about it.

Wondering what tribe might have made this Indian basket - where they were located, date made. What type of material used? What was it used for? Do the dark colored designs have special meaning or a name. Any info is much appreciated. KA

 

Made by a Tohono O'odham (Papago) weaver, in Arizona. Looks fairly recent (within the last 50 - 75 years), and made for sale. They use beargrass as the foundation of the coil, stitching with yucca leaf, and devil's claw for the black design.



(from etsy)

 

i can only add I think it's newer than that.....

 

Yes, I was being generous. They have been making the same kinds of thing since the 1930's.

 

Thank you so much for the info. My specialty is glass and pottery so was at a loss on this one. So glad you are willing to share your knowledge.