Greek Key basket
Maker
Unknown, Tohono O’odham (Papago)
Date1910-1940
MediumFiber, willow and devil’s claw (martynia)
Dimensions4 1/2” H x 6 1/2” Diameter (at mouth)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Timothy Sullivan ’89
Object numberNA2008.05.SUL
DescriptionTightly coiled willow basket with rim, bottom center and ring, and “Greek Key” pattern created with dark devil’s claw fibers.
ClassificationsBasketry
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Unknown, Tohono O’odham (Papago)
