Antique Papago / Pima Figurative Basket with Women and Dogs mola but closer inspection reveals it

but closer inspection reveals it is definitely bone

This little jewel of a bowl

The plate measures 8 3/16" across x 7/8" tall

and remnants of white paint over the wheels and along the sides

Image size: 4" x 6"

Antique Papago / Pima Figurative Basket with Women and Dogs mola but closer inspection reveals itI've looked at a fair number of Papago and Pima baskets, but have not seen another combining women and dogs, and really, what could be better! Early 20th century I believe, this and another I have just listed were found in the attic at a Boston estate, and are both are really stunning. On this one, the design on the exterior mirrors the design on the interior, and the wrapping on the lip alternates between a very dark brown and a lighter, almost gold