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Ethnological Basketry Collections

APACHE COILED BASKETRY

Dates: Early 20th century
Top: Mescalero Apache, GP4280,
Left: Western Apache, E-2350,
Right: Jicarilla Apache, GP52686.

The Apaches of both Arizona and New Mexico are known for their fine coiled basketry. The Arizona State Museum's Apache basketry collection numbers in the thousands.