Pima Olla Basket, Arizona, USA

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The Pima (or Akimel O'odham) are a group of American Indians living in central and southern Arizona. The long name, "Akimel O'odham", means "river people". They are closely related to the Tohono O'odham (meaning "desert people") and the Hia C-ed O'odham. They are also closely related to another river people, the Sobaipuri, whose descendants still reside at San Xavier del Bac or Wa:k and in the Gila River communities. The Pima are known for their fine baskets. Pima basket materials are Devil's Claw, willow and Bear grass. The symbol of the Salt River Pima Indian is the Man in the Maze. The legend depicts the experiences which occur during the journey through the maze of life. At the center of the maze are ones dreams and goals and when one reaches the center they are met by the Sun God who passes them on to the next world. Other Pima basket forms include trays and Ollas, with both animal and human figures. https://br.pinterest.com/pin/2040762310635686/