#0140B Pima Reverse Tray, c1920

The Pima inhabit a reservation in southern Arizona not far from Phoenix, and have always been noted for their quiet and peaceful nature. They have developed a high type of basketry which contains some intricate patterns. The most common construction materials include tisal willow, squaw weed, skunk weed, the root of the tule, and martyina, or devil's claw. As with many of their designs this basket shows the source of water supply in the center, with radiating geometric lines representing the winding streams in the form of reverse circle tracks.

Size: 3" high by 10-1/2" diameter.
Price: $3300. Excellent Condition
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#0142 Pima "Turtle" Basket, c1930

Beautiful example of Pima double whirling fret design with a lifeform turtle in the center.

Size: 3" high by 13-1/2" Diameter.
Price: $1600. Excellent Condition
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