Basket

Culture/People
probably Akimel O'odham (Pima) (attributed); possibly collected from the Hopi
Previous owner
Judge Nathan Bijur, Non-Indian, 1862-1930
Lilly Prochownick Bijur (Mrs. Nathan Bijur), Non-Indian, 1867-1944
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982
Seller
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982
Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Judge Nathan Bijur (1862-1930); inherited by his widow Lilly Prochownick Bijur (1867-1944) and son Harry Ash Bijur (1887-1972); purchased by MAI from Harry Bijur and his wife Madeline Bijur (1901-1982) in 1946.
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Place
Arizona; USA
See related items
Akimel O'odham (Pima)
Hopi Pueblo
Containers and Vessels
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Catalog Number
20/8381
Barcode
208381.000
Object Type
Containers and Vessels
Object Name
Basket
Media/Materials
Straw, willow
Techniques
Coiled
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws626eca455-9044-4bf7-a6d6-c6599344af47
Record ID
NMAI_222659