{"product_id":"vintage-mid-century-tohono-oodham-papago-hand-coiled-lidded-basket","title":"Vintage Mid-Century Tohono O'odham (Papago) Hand-Coiled Lidded Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic, well preserved mid-20th-century Native American lidded basket woven by a Tohono O'odham (formerly known as Papago) artisan from the Sonoran Desert region of Southern Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-coiled over a traditional beargrass foundation, the basket is wrapped in sun-bleached soaptree yucca with rich, dark devil’s claw (\u003ci\u003emartynia\u003c\/i\u003e) forming the intricate designs. The fitted lid features a classic raised conical center knob framed by stylized birds in flight, while the lower body showcases a bold, repeating stepped geometric band. The interior and base clearly display the weaver's radial split-stitch technique, creating subtle spoke-like ribs that highlight true hand-crafted artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Measurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Tohono O'odham Nation (Southern Arizona)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-20th Century (circa 1940s–1960s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Yucca, Devil's Claw, Beargrass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5 inches (base\/body height, excluding the raised conical lid center)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStitch Gauge:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 4–5 coils per inch \/ 7–8 stitches per inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. The weave is tight, sturdy, and well-shaped with no broken stitches, loose coils, or fiber loss. The natural yucca has developed a warm, even golden-tan patina over time with crisp contrast against the dark devil's claw design and no harsh sun fading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68078575517801,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Papago-Bird-Basket-1.jpg?v=1794692319","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/vintage-mid-century-tohono-oodham-papago-hand-coiled-lidded-basket","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}