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Mid 20th Century
4.5" H x 8.75" L x 6.625" W
Hand Coiled with Tan Background and has 4 Dogs (2 Red and 2 Black)
In Excellent Condition
Hopi Pueblo basketry is a revered Native American art form originating from the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona, primarily on the Hopi Reservation surrounded by the Navajo Reservation. The Hopi, known as the "Peaceful People," create baskets that are not only functional but deeply symbolic, representing elements of their culture such as religion, ceremonies, agriculture (e.g., corn harvests), rainmaking, and rites of passage. While most Hopi baskets are circular plaques, trays, or olla-shaped forms, oval baskets are a less common but notable variation, often associated with practical uses like storage or serving. These oval shapes may draw from traditional forms adapted for modern or ceremonial needs, though they are not as frequently documented as coiled plaques from Second Mesa.
Condition:
Excellent
Tribe:
Hopi
Year Range:
1950 - 1975
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
4.5 in9.75 in6.63 in
Category:
Basket - Hopi Coiled Basket
