Tohono O'odham Basket Rams Papago Bighorn Sheep Verna Miguel Polychrome 8"H

Tohono O'odham Basket with Rams It is very rare to see bighorn sheep adorning a Tohono O'odham (Papago) basket! This one has four masculine horned rams revolving around a vibrant checkerboard center. This was made by artist Verna Miguel. She wove it the traditional way: bundles of beargrass or cattails were wrapped with natural colored yucca & dark brown devil's claw. The rams have oversewn horns and legs. This has a tag signed by the artist. It measures approx 8" H 8" W x 1/2" D. This is a really special basket that would make a wonderful addition to any collection of southwestern art! See the matching smaller version I also have in the shop! Excellent Condition! New old stock from the 80's. Note: The Tohono O'odham were formerly known as the Papago. Their name translates to "people of the desert." They are closely related to the Tohono Akimel, formerly known as the Pima, whose name translates to "people of the river."