1930s Akimel O’odham Basket
Item #BS00396
1930s Akimel O’odham basket, hand-coiled from willow and dark devil’s claw. The deep bowl features a braided rim and bold, repeating geometric and stylized motifs.
The Akimel O’odham, meaning “River People” and historically referred to as Pima, come from the Gila and Salt River valleys of Arizona. Their finely coiled basketry tradition developed from locally gathered desert plants, with pale willow forming the ground and devil’s claw providing the contrasting dark designs. Baskets such as this were made for domestic use and trade and are admired for their durability, balanced forms, and strong graphic patterns.
9” Diameter, 5” Depth
Condition: Some missing stitches
- Era
- Circa 1930s
- Tribe
- Akimel O’odham
- Technique
- Coiled
From our Vintage Collection
Our vintage pieces are sourced from private collections. Whenever possible we identify the artist, tribe and approximate date, and any wear that comes with age is part of each piece’s story.
See the full Vintage Collection →Family owned in Sedona since 1976
Questions? Call (928) 282-4070 or email info@garlands.com
