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Antique 1920 Papago Tohono O\'odham Finger Dance Whirl Native American Basket for sale
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Antique 1920 Papago Tohono O\'odham Finger Dance Whirl Native American Basket:
$175.00
This Antique 1920 Papago Tohono O\'odham Coiled Finger Dance Native American Basket is a handmade piece originating from the Southwest, specifically the Tohono O\'odham tribal affiliation in the United States. The intricate design and craftsmanship reflect the rich cultural heritage of Native American tribes, making it a valuable collectible item for those interested in traditional American Indian art and history. Perfect for collectors or those looking to add a unique and authentic piece to their home or collection.Era: c. 1920s Origin: Tohono O\'odham Nation (historically Papago), Southern Arizona Dimensions: Approximately 9\" Diameter x 4\" Height - The Finger Dance motif (often called the Finger Dance Whirl or interlocking finger dance motif) is a classic geometric design woven into historic baskets from the O\'odham peoples (historically referred to as Pima or Papago) in southern Arizona around the 1920s.Age: 1925-50
- Symbolism: The pattern is inspired by traditional O\'odham circle dances where participants interlock their fingers and move in a continuous circular or whirling motion.
- Prayer for renewal or rain basket. The shape \"5\" is a staggered trail or progression. It mimics staggering footprints across the Desert Floor. The 7 shape is a stylized step or lightning fret. Stepped stitch by stitch. Notice the pattern resembles \"75\" if looked at from the inside out. This symbolizes life\'s unpredictable journey. Lightning and Rain.
- \"This exceptional c. 1920 Tohono O\'odham (Papago) coiled basket bowl features a striking variation of the traditional Finger Dance motif. The geometric fretwork is meticulously woven into a rare four-quadrant symmetry, creating a fascinating optical effect where the interlocking steps look exactly like four repeating \'75\' patterns evenly spaced around the bowl. Masterfully hand-coiled with excellent tight stitching, showing beautiful natural age patina.\"
- From Private Collection.Up for sale is an authentic, historic Tohono O\'odham (Papago) coiled basket dating to the Golden Era of Southwest basketry (circa 1925-30).
- By the 1890s to 1930s, production of these fine, labor-intensive coiled baskets sharply declined as weavers found other lines of agricultural work more profitable, making authentic pieces from this era highly collectible today.
- During this period, the expansion of the transcontinental railroad brought an influx of tourists and collectors to central and southern Arizona. In response, skilled weavers transitioned from crafting purely functional, utilitarian vessels to creating intricately designed pieces for a commercial cash economy.
- The Foundation: Pima weavers used a bundle of split cattail stems or wild grasses for the core foundation, wrapped in light willow shoots. This gives the basket a distinctively soft, slightly flexible, or \"springy\" texture when gently pressed, separating it from the much stiffer three-rod foundations used by neighboring tribes like the Apache.
- Bear Grass and Yucca with Devil\'s claw woven in diagonal progressive pattern over base of cattail reeds.
- Structurally intact, and tight.
- \"Beautiful antique condition. The basket retains excellent structural integrity, handles firmly, and sits completely flat. Shows minimal honest age wear, including a few small areas of minor stitch loss consistent with its 100-year history. Please review all photos and macro close-ups for a precise view of the condition.\"
- 4\" high and 8.5\" in diameter
- Tohono O\'odham / Papago baskets frequently used beartruss or yucca stems paired with devil\'s claw which is the darker brown used for the pattern.
- Antique 1920 Tohono O\'odham Basket Finger Dance Whirl Bowl 4 Repeating 75 Motif. The Antique Papago Tohono O’odham Finger Dance Whirl Basket,, is in very good condition, showcasing a beautiful age patina. Some stitches are missing on the Top edge . The basket exhibits minimal wear from age, with the weaving maintaining its tightness, structural soundness, and flatness.The appearance of the basket is enhanced by a gorgeous, authentic age patina that accentuates the natural variation of the desert materials Summary
This exceptional, deep antique coiled basket bowl features a striking and highly geometric variation of the traditional Finger Dance Whirl motif. Woven into a balanced four-quadrant symmetry, the interlocking stepped fretwork creates a fascinating optical effect—looking exactly like four repeating \"75\" patterns evenly spaced around the body of the bowl. - Hand-coiled with tightly packed, uniform stitches using a natural yucca/beargrass foundation and contrasting dark devil\'s claw for the pattern. The bowl is structurally sound, sits flat, and exhibits a beautiful, warm natural age patina characteristic of early 20th-century desert weaving. A phenomenal addition to any Native American art or basketry collection.Some stitches are missing on the Top edge .
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