Two Papago baskets
Mid-20th century, Tohono O'odham; Southwest United States
Comprising a coiled tall owl-form lidded basketry jar with ticked body, dimensional wings to each side, and a basket-form head lid with owl ears and facial features (8.75" H x 6.5" Dia.; 7.5" W with wings) as well as a small coiled bowl with diagonal checkered stepped motifs (3.5" H x 7.75" Dia.)
2 pieces

The owl basket in overall good condition with dust accumulation and shelf wear commensurate with age and use. A stitch loss to rim. The bowl with heavier wear including multiple breaks to the rim with attendant stitch losses. Further scattered multiple stitch losses to interior and exterior base. Scattered patchy marks and stains.
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