Tohono O'Odham Miniature Horsehair Basket

Coiled Basket

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Papago Miniature Horsehair Basket

Papago Miniature Horsehair Basket

Name/Title

Tohono O'Odham Miniature Horsehair Basket

Description

Tiny pitcher-shaped basket. The top coil flares out to form the lip and handle of the pitcher, then loop down to form the base.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Southwest

Continent

North America

Culture/Tribe

Tohono O'odham
Native American

Dimensions

Height

5/8 in

Width

7/8 in

Length

1-1/2 in

Material

Hair - Horse

Coiled Basket Details

Coiled Start Type

Coiled Start Type

Round

Coiled Start Material

Hair - Horse

Coiled Finish Type

Self Coiled

Foundation

Coiled Foundation Type

Bundle

Coiled Foundation Material

Hair - Horse

Coil Direction

Left

Stitch Details

Stitch Spacing

Predominantly Open Spacing