Antique Papago / Pima Figurative Basket with Women and Dogs mola The plate measures 8 3/16"

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

a few very minor dings here and there and overall aging to the copper

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

largely for the purpose of visiting their wonderful gift shop

Antique Papago / Pima Figurative Basket with Women and Dogs mola The plate measures 8 3/16"I'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