Posted 8 years ago
lutk78
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hello and thank you for your time. I have two baskets of unknown origin and i am hoping someone can identify them or even recommend a reputable source of information. as for the baskets, the taller more slender basket is 5" tall with a 5.5" top and it tapers down to 3.75" at the base. the 2nd basket is 3.75" tall with a 6.75" opening and a 4" base. both appear to be made from pine needles and have a very tight weave. I was thinking these might be Maidu as that is the local tribe in my region and i thought i noticed similarities but honestly i have no idea what iam talking about. thanks again for your time and for any advice i may receive.
these look like beautiful miniature Maidu baskets to me, but i'm no expert. Canyonroad is our CW expert on tribal crafts. Canyonroad?
They both appear to be 1950s or earlier coiled willow baskets, made by the Papago (Tohono O'odham) from southern Arizona.
you guys are awesome! this is a great community and i am glad i found it, i get the feeling people actually enjoy the subject matter that brings us all here. thank you both for the quick response and invaluable info.