Antique Pima Basket

Early 20th Century

4.5" H x 9.625" W 

Hand Woven Tan Background with Darker Brown Triangle Design

Excellent Condition 

Antique Pima baskets are traditional handwoven artifacts created by the Pima (Akimel O'odham) people, a Native American tribe primarily from central and southern Arizona. These baskets are renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship, tight coiling technique, and intricate geometric designs, often symbolizing elements of Pima cosmology, nature, or daily life. Dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century, they represent a peak period of Pima basketry before modern influences reduced production. At the turn of the century, these baskets were essential for practical uses like food storage, preparation, gathering, winnowing grain, and even as trade items or ceremonial objects.