This classic 11 ¾” height x 9 ¾” diameter four color polychrome deep basket depicts two Tohono O’odham women harvesting the red fruits of the saguaro cactus with their long kuipuds (poles) made from saguaro ribs. There are also two desert mule tailed deer shown between the saguaro cacti. The basket depicts the annual Baidaj (saguaro fruit harvest) ceremonial custom of picking saguaro fruit and fermenting it into wine. Circa 1960. The description and appraisal of value is provided by Terry DeWald, a member of the Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association.

*This item must be picked up from the Friends office.