Coiled bowl

early 20th century

Using simple design elements—triangles, stars, and frets, for example—Apache basketmakers combine these motifs in an astounding variety of compositions, some fixed, some dynamic. They might represent mountains, meandering streams or celestial constellations.

Willow, devil's claw

6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)

Diam.: 43.2 cm

Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company

81.17.1328

Not currently on view

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