Antique Papago / Pima Figurative Basket with Women and Dogs carvd The proportions of the box

The proportions of the box are terrific too

so it would seem they might split apart

in high school at the Dalton School on the Upper East Side

Great structural condition--super solid--with some rust on the rim

Antique Papago / Pima Figurative Basket with Women and Dogs carvd The proportions of the boxI've looked at a fair number of Papago and Pima baskets, but have not seen another combining women and dogs, and really, what could be better! Early 20th century I believe, this and another I have just listed were found in the attic at a Boston estate, and are both are really stunning. On this one, the design on the exterior mirrors the design on the interior, and the wrapping on the lip alternates between a very dark brown and a lighter, almost gold