SKU: 25-0666

Antique Pauite and Southwest Baskets Set of 2

$235.00

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Late 19th Century

4.75" H  x 18" D - Paiute Basket, 2.875" H x 16.25" D - Southwest Tray

Hand Coiled Baskets One a Dark Brown Field the Other a Dark Tan Field Made from Yucca Weft

In Poor Condition - Paiute Basket with Separated Rim, In Fair Condition - Southwest Tray with a Few Splits in the Tray

Antique Paiute baskets are highly regarded for their durability and evolving artistry, ranging from utilitarian water jugs to intricate beaded designs produced for trade. Traditionally created by the Northern and Southern Paiute peoples of the Great Basin, these baskets were central to a semi-nomadic lifestyle and used for gathering, cooking, and ceremonies.

The Southwest Pima (Akimel O’odham) people, originally from the Gila River area in Arizona, are renowned for their intricate basketry, with trays being their most common form. Winnowing trays from this region are typically associated with Great Basin tribes like the Northern Paiute, Shoshone, or Washoe.

Condition: Poor / Very Worn

Tribe: Paiute

Year Range: 1875 - 1900

Region: Great Basin

Dimensions: 4.75 in18 in2.88 in16.25 in

Category: Basket - Winnowing Tray - Bowl

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