Pima Tray

Coiled Basket

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DPR Collections

Name/Title

Pima Tray

Description

Extremely well made old Pima tray with typical Pima whirling design and "coyote tracks" themes. The devil's claw false braid rim is particularly well made. The basket is essentially in perfect condition.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Southwest

Continent

North America

Culture/Tribe

Akimel O'odham
Native American

Dimensions

Height

2-3/8 in

Diameter

10-3/8 in

Material

Willow, Devil's Claw, Cattail Leaf

Coiled Basket Details

Coiled Start Type

Coiled Start Type

Knotted

Coiled Start Material

Devil's Claw, Cattail Leaf

Coiled Finish Type

False Braid

Foundation

Coiled Foundation Type

Bundle

Coiled Foundation Material

Cattail Leaf

Coil Direction

Left

Stitch Details

Stitch Spacing

Predominantly Closed Spacing

Background Stitch Material

Willow

Design Stitch Material

Devil's Claw

Stitch Details

Unsplit or Whole, Interlocking, Randomly Bifurcated

Stitch End

Clipped

Other Decoration Materials and Types

Decoration Material

Devil's Claw

Decoration Type

Basic