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What are Papago baskets made of?

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What are Papago baskets made of?
Traditional Papago baskets can be made of a number of different materials that are native to the Sonoran Desert in Mexico and Arizona. These materials include the yucca root, cattail, beargrass, willow and cottonwood. Shop a collection of genuine antique Papago baskets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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20th C Small Papago Basket Lidded Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C small Papago basket lidded jar. Great condition.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Hemp

Papago Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large monumental handled Popago basket featuring nine eagles. Period: Mid-20th century. Origin
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Other

Papago Indian Woven Basket with Pictorial Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand Made mid-century Papago basket with animal and people pictorail motif that show on the
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets

Materials

Hemp

Collection of Five Indian Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These mixed Pima & Papago baskets all in very good condition. The collection of five baskets are
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets

Materials

Hemp, Seagrass

Unusual Double Handled Papago Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and unusual double handled Papago basket is in good condition. Its simple pattern and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Willow

Papago Indian Basket, Monumental
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At tallest point the basket measure 8 inches and diameter measures 22 inches. The condition is very
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets

Materials

Seagrass

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