Twill weave basket

NameBasket

CultureTarahumara

DateLate 20th century

Place madeChihuahua, Mexico, North America

MediumPine needles, pigment

Dimensions3 9/16 × 4 5/16 × 4 5/16 in. (9 × 11 × 11 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Veronique Cartier, A.2017.7.5ab

Object numberA.2017.7.5ab

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionSmall, round basket with lid. Body of basket is shaped like a cylinder. Light and dark colors of pine needles. Top of the lid has ring patterns, and sides have pattern of dark triangles. Sides of the body of the basket also have the pattern of dark triangles with rings.