Apache highly figurative olla with three and one-half ladies. After an olla was filled to the brim with wild grass seeds such as chia or amaranth, or domestic plant products like corn or beans, a basketry lid or cover was put on top to protect the food inside. Some experts believe the use of human or animal figures on baskets began around 1875. 6″ x 8″H.
PERIOD: Late 20th Century
ORIGIN: Southwest – Apache, Native American
SIZE: 6″ diameter x 8″H