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Miniature Papago Basket Tray of Grass and Devil’s Claw Fibers - C3353.02
Category: Baskets | Posted by | Tue, Sep 27th 2016, 2:39pm
The Tohono O'odham (formerly Papago) and Akimel O'odham (formerly Pima)are kin groups who weave baskets in much the same style. It is sometimes difficult to determine from which tribe a basket originated. There are very few women from either tribe who weave baskets in the old style. In the mid-20th century, basket makers began making miniature baskets to fill the need of collectors. Such small baskets had no function for the Natives.