Basket before 1922

This woven basket, created by the Tohono O'odham people, is a testament to their skill in crafting utilitarian objects from natural materials. The basket's intricate checkerboard pattern, woven with shades of brown and beige, exemplifies the artistic and cultural expression embedded in their everyday tools. The basket's form, a sturdy, wide-mouthed bowl, suggests its use for gathering and storing essential items. This piece, now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, stands as a tangible example of the Tohono O'odham people's rich tradition of basketry.