Tortuga Lidded Basket - Tohono O'Odham

This handwoven lidded Turtle Basket is by Tohono O'Odham artists Della & Fred Cruz from Sells, Arizona. Della and Fred are known for their signature 3-D sculptural baskets. These baskets measure approximately 5" in diameter and 4" high. Neck is about 2 inches long and legs are approx. 1.5 " high.

Plant materials are hand gathered from the Sonoran Desert. Coils are native beargrass and the split stitches are of sun bleached and unbleached yucca. Keep away from sunlight to maintain color variations.

Measurements are approximate and details may vary.