The dark background (e.g. with the more durable devil's claw stitches predominant) was more customarily used on pieces for native use in winnowing, etc., but this example is highly decorative and likely made for sale.
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Title: Basketry Bowl
Creator: Culture of Origin: Akimel O'odham
Date Created: 1900-1920
Physical Dimensions: DIA 38.5, H 11.5 inches
Provenance: INTR 00735
Subject Keywords: Southwest, Akimel O'odham, Pima, bundle coiled, Native American, American Indian, North America