Basket, 20th century, x in. ( x cm), Plant fiber, United States, 20th century, Willow, cottontail, and black martynia or devils claw, are the main materials used to sew baskets of the Akimel O’othom and Tohono O’odham. The availability of these plant fibers in the environment aide in identifying differences between the two tribes’ baskets. The Akimel O’othom who live along the river and few streams have easy access to willow and cottontail, which is reflected in their designs being predominantly black patterns on a white background.

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