1940-50s Tohono Oodham Papago Basket Native American Desert People

Tohono O’odham Papago Basket 1940’50’s- $125 “The Native American Tohono O’odham or Desert People reside in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico. Early Tohono O’odham Indian Baskets were primarily utilitarian and used to carry water, firewood, prepare food and store items. Tohono O’odham Indian baskets are handmade using Native Plants such as Yucca, Beargrass and Devils Claw. These Native American weavers rely on the natural colors of the desert plants.” This information was found on the website of Mark Sublette, Medicine Man Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. This basket measures 8 1/2" long and 6 1/2" wide.