Basket c. 20th century

natural stone pattern

circular oval feature

man-made pattern

geometric pattern

repetitive shape and pattern

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intricate pattern

pattern repetition

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layered pattern

repetitive pattern

This woven basket, crafted by Tohono O'odham (Papago) artists in the 20th century, displays a circular design of stylized animals in black against a light brown background. The intricate patterns and detailed weaving demonstrate the skill and artistry of the indigenous craftspeople. This basket, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, represents a significant piece of Tohono O'odham cultural heritage and basket-making tradition.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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The supply and demand of the market that grew between the Euro-American tourists and the Akimel O’othom and Tohono O’odham basket makers demonstrate the tribes’ high level of ingenuity and productivity. Novelty items invented by Native artists include waste paper baskets, animal and human effigies, and miniatures of popular basket forms. The smallest basket here measures only one half inch in diameter. The use of animal and human figures in the basketry was another result of the tourist market, as consumers sought after designs that were easily recognizable. Yucca plant also replaced willow and cottontail in many instances because it grew in abundance in the desert surroundings and took little time to prepare for weaving.