Name/Title
Tohono O'odham BasketEntry/Object ID
2011.644Description
A shallow, light brown coiled basket. There is a dark brown, stepped design around the sides of the basket. The rim of the basket is striped, alternating light brown and dark brown strands.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgMade/Created
Date made
circa 1920 - circa 1971Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
Date range is based on when the earliest date this basket could have been made (as identified by Dr. Norick) to when it was identified by Dr. Norick.Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
SouthwestContinent
North AmericaCulture/Tribe
Tohono O'odham
Native American
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BasketNomenclature Class
ContainersNomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
A29Dimensions
Depth
2-3/8 inDiameter
9-1/4 inMaterials
Material
Plant FiberMaterial Notes
Yucca leaf, split Devil's Claw pods, split Cattail leafCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Dr. Frank A. NorickNotes
Identified the basketNotes
Terwilliger - is listed as the donor, but there is no first name, or other information associated with this name.Provenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Leafey D. TerwilligerAcquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
Jun 4, 1979General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
Note on the back of the picture, identifying the basket: Papago coiled basket from Ariz.- made for souvenir trade from 1920 onwards. Made of yucca leaf, split devil's claw pods (black elements) and split cattail leaf (foundation). - Frank A. Norick Lowie Museum U. of Calif.
