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Tohono O'odham Friendship Basket (Papago)

$ 844.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Tribal Affiliation: Tohono O'odham
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: The basket is in very good condition with only one broken stitch I could find in one of the feather elements. There is some white paint that has rubbed off on the flat bottom and in one area at the top that is shown in the pictures.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Tohono O'odham unique friendship design basket with feathers and birds in flight. CA 1960. An unusual shape with an almost flat, narrow bottom flaring up and out to a whopping 20 1/2" diameter. Woven in the traditional materials with a bear grass foundation, winter yucca, and devil's claw. The male and female figures encircle the center of the basket, hands held with large feather elements with birds in flight between them in devil's claw. A beautiful basket, unusual in shape and design - but like most friendship baskets they resonate and one can "feel" the unity they represent.  20 1/2" diameter, 3 1/4" high