SKU: 5224-1524
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Large Antique Pima Tiswin Basket
c.1890s
Size: 11.5" H x 21" D
Pima Indian baskets, crafted by the Akimel O’odham people of Arizona, are renowned for their intricate designs and cultural significance. Tiswin baskets are specialized, watertight coiled baskets designed to hold tiswin, a mildly alcoholic drink central to Pima ceremonies, such as rain-making rituals or social events. These baskets were historically significant in Pima culture, reflecting their adaptation to desert environments
Condition: Excellent
Tribe: Pima
Year Range: 1875 - 1900
Region: Southwest
Dimensions: 11.5 in21 in
Category: Basket - Winnowing Tray - Bowl
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