Antique Papago / Pima Figurative Basket with Women and Dogs stoneware lidded crock extending as if offering two

extending as if offering two hands to shake

is the wit of many of those who signed it

Beautifully proportioned and in excellent condition

and is in excellent condition--it is really a pretty one

plus they're super useful in the kitchen for scooping little measures of this or that

Antique Papago / Pima Figurative Basket with Women and Dogs stoneware lidded crock extending as if offering twoI'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