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Native American, Southwestern and Northwestern United States, Pima, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A set of 2 cylindrical baskets displaying wondrous linear motifs in natural dark brown and beige hues. The first basket features a pinwheel motif while the larger basket exhibits a layered stripe pattern. The early Pima baskets were primarily utilitarian - used to carry water, firewood, prepare food and store items. These baskets are handmade, woven with native plants including yucca, beargrass, and Devils Claw. The hues are natural as Native American weavers appreciated the natural colors of desert plants. Size of largest: 8.24" Diameter x 5.3" H (20.9 cm x 13.5 cm)

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Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000

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#185230

Both with slight bending to overall forms, light earthen deposits within some woven fibers, and minor fading to darker strands along exterior, otherwise intact and very good. Smaller vessel with old label for "Arizona Saddlery Co." on base.