Minneapolis Institute of Art

Basket

Akimel O'odham (Pima) artist

Date

20th century

Medium

Plant fibers

Culture

Akimel O'odham (Pima)

Department

Arts of the Americas

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Basket weaving is an ancient art among the Akimel O'odham (Pima). Although baskets were originally made strictly for functional purposes, over time, innovations occurred to reflect the taste of the buying public. Market demand for smaller, more portable items created a new style, the miniature basket. Incredibly difficult to produce, they showcase the weaver's skill. These amazing works of art express the continued vitality and creativity of the Southwest basketry tradition. United States, Americas

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