Apache Figural Basketry Olla
Apache figural basketry olla with seven dogs on shoulder. 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. Ex. Forest Fenn. With seal. Published Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 206 Plate 207). 20"H x 18 1/2"D
PERIOD: Mid 19th Century
ORIGIN: Southwest - Apache, Native American
SIZE: 20"H x 18 1/2"D
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Apache Figural Basketry Olla
Apache figural basketry olla with seven dogs on shoulder. 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. Ex. Forest Fenn. With seal. Published Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 206 Plate 207). 20"H x 18 1/2"D
PERIOD: Mid 19th Century
ORIGIN: Southwest - Apache, Native American
SIZE: 20"H x 18 1/2"D
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Apache figural basketry olla with seven dogs on shoulder. 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. Ex. Forest Fenn. With seal. Published Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 206 Plate 207). 20"H x 18 1/2"D
PERIOD: Mid 19th Century
ORIGIN: Southwest - Apache, Native American
SIZE: 20"H x 18 1/2"D
