Pine needle basket
Maker
Unknown, Rarámuri (Tarahumara)
Date20th century
MediumFiber, pine needles
Dimensions2 3/4” H x 3 5/8” Diam.
Credit LineGift of Beverly Porte
Object numberNA2012.10.POR
DescriptionDouble-woven olla-shaped basketry bowl entirely made of pine needles. The flared rim ends in triangular points. Twill pattern around the body of the basket. The base has a rectangular start.
ClassificationsBasketry
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