The product is a set of two handmade Tohono O'odham Papago baskets signed by artisans Rachael Pablo and Eldia Starry. These baskets are authentically crafted in Arizona, part of the Native American culture of the United States. The origin and provenance of these baskets are well-documented, showcasing the traditional techniques and designs of the Tohono O'odham Nation. Perfect for collectors interested in Native American crafts and ethnicities, these baskets are a unique and culturally significant piece of art.
Pair of Authentic, Vintage Tohono O'odham (Papago) Baskets – Both Signed with Original Provenance TagsUp for sale is a beautiful, curated collector's lot featuring two authentic, vintage Tohono O'odham (Papago) Southwestern baskets. Both pieces were handcrafted in Arizona using ancient, traditional desert coiling techniques and both retain their original, hand-signed artisan tags.Selling these pieces together as a matched set offers a phenomenal opportunity for collectors or curators to display two completely distinct traditional forms—a miniature vessel and an open display plaque—created from identical native desert flora.Basket 1: Miniature Olla (Wide-Rim Jar) by Rachael Pablo
- The Artistry: A masterclass in miniature hand-dexterity. This tiny, bulbous vessel features a flat base that rises into a rounded body and finishes with a dramatically flared, wide-rim collar.
- The Construction: Woven using a core foundation of native desert bear grass, bound securely with tightly coiled, split-leaf yucca splints in a natural, warm cream hue.
- Provenance: Retains its original string tag titled "Handmade Baskets by Tohono O'odham (Papago) Indians of Arizona," hand-signed by the weaver, Rachael Pablo.
Basket 2: Coiled Shallow Tray / Plaque by Eldia Starry
- The Artistry: A beautiful, open display tray featuring a dynamic, swirling split-stitch pattern that radiates outward from a tightly knotted center start.
- The Construction: Built with bundled desert bear grass stitched together with long, flexible strands of sun-bleached yucca leaf.
- Provenance: Retains a highly informative, vintage descriptive paper tag explaining the exact regional botany utilized by the tribe. The top of the aged tag is hand-inscribed with the weaver’s name, Eldia Starry.
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