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Owl effigy basket
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Owl effigy basket

Artist Rita Sam (Tohono O’odham / Papago)
DateLate 20th C.
MediumFiber, Beargrass, yucca leaf, Devil’s claw (Martynia)
Dimensions6” H x 5” W x 4 1/2” D
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by William Chan ‘08
Object numberNA2010.058.CHA
DescriptionOwl effigy coiled basket with Devil’s claw eyes. Head forms the lid. Open beak and ears, separately coiled wings.
ClassificationsBasketry
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Top, three-quarter, proper left view
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Overall view
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Interior view
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Top view
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Top view
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Side view
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Side view
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Side view
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Side view
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Side view
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Side view
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