Artist Albert Alvarez demonstrates how to make a wainom hua, wire basket_image #1

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PhotographerTeiwes, HelgaPublisherArizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, Arizona State MuseumSubjectTohono O'odham basketsWire craftMetal-workHandicraftDescriptionArtist Albert Alvarez demonstrates how to make a wire basket, called a wainom hua, meaning metal or iron basket. Wire baskets are made in a looping or coil-without foundation technique.Date Original1985Date Range1980s (1980-1989)TypeStill ImageOriginal FormatColor photographsContributing InstitutionArizona State MuseumCollectionTohono O'odham Collection 1970-1980, Helga Teiwes PhotographerSubcollectionWainom Hua (wired baskets) Made by Albert AlvarezRights StatementFrom the Photograph Collection of the Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona. Copyright and publication rights for all photographs are retained by the Arizona Board of Regents.

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