Coiled, flat-bottom bowl-shape, outward angled straight sides, decorated with martynia (black), 6 symmetrical vertical simple rectilinear meanders on side of basket. Bundle foundation, sewing elements of yucca (Yucca elata) and martynia.
Donor:
Albert B. Reagan
Collection place:
Southern Arizona
Verbatim coll. place:
Southwest
Culture or time period:
Tohono O'odham
Collector:
Albert B. Reagan
Collection date:
1928
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Coiled weaving and Treasure baskets
Function:
1.5 Household
Accession date:
1924
Context of use:
Trinket basket, made for sale to tourists.
Department:
Native US and Canada (except California)
Dimensions:
diameter 22.4 centimeters
Comment:
Conservation: Bottom separated from sides, pinned with brass pins.