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The name for the Papago Indians comes from the Pima word Papavi-ootam, meaning "Bean People," which was converted to Papago by the Spaniards. The people have, in the last few decades, returned to their original tribal name, Tohono O'odham.  The word used by tribal members for themselves is Aw-aw-tam, meaning "the people." 

Dyes are not used in their baskets. The materials are used in their natural colors. The foundation is comprised of bear grass and the covering materials are yucca leaves, in a sun-bleached state, and devil's claw for the brown decoration.

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