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Vintage Miniature Tohono O\'odham Papago Coiled Olla Basket Southwestern 2.5\": $15.00
Up for sale/sale is a beautiful vintage Southwestern Native American style miniature coiled basket. Handcrafted using traditional coil weaving techniques, this pocket-sized piece mimics a classic clay olla water jar silhouette, making it a perfect addition to a miniature collection or a rustic boho shelf display.Item Details & Features: - Dimensions: Miniature cabinet size measuring approximately 2.5 inches tall by 2.5 inches wide.
- Weaving & Technique: Meticulously hand-woven using a heavy, split-coil stitching method. It transitions from a tight, narrow circular opening at the rim down into a beautifully rounded, globular midsection body.
- Pattern & Palette: Features a natural dual-tone color scheme combining a rich, warm terra-cotta brown foundation with contrasting cream/tan geometric block checks woven seamlessly into the coils.
- Base: Features a flat, self-standing woven bottom that allows it to sit perfectly level on a desk or display shelf.
Condition Details: This miniature basket is in excellent vintage condition. The structural coils are incredibly tight, strong, and completely secure, showing no broken stitches, unravelling, or loose fiber ends. The natural fibers have aged beautifully, retaining a clean, rich color contrast with no heavy fading or water staining. It has been well-preserved in a pet-free, smoke-free home. Please review all high-resolution photos to view the intricate hand-coiled texture and exact condition.Shop Policies & Shipping InformationI specialize inunique collectiblesand want you to be thrilled with your purchase! Please review my policies below to ensure a smooth transaction.Item Condition & Authenticity - Vintage Nature:Most items are old or vintage. While I don\'t have pets or smoke, these items may have light aging, minor odors, or shelf wear (especially paper/cloth).
- Transparency:I personally inspect every item. Anychips, cracks, or repairswill be clearly noted in the description. If it?s not mentioned, the item is free of those flaws.
- Size:I useinchesfor all measurements. These are approximate but very close to the actual size.
- New Items:Even if an item is brand new in the package, I usually list it as\"Used\"per my shop preference, but I will specify \"New\" or \"Like New\" in the description text.
Definitions of Era - Antique:Items close to or over100 years old(up to the 1940s).
- Old:Items from the1950s?1980s.
- Vintage:Items from the1990s?Present.
- Note: Terms like Art Deco, Art Nouveau, or Mid-Century refer to the specific style or era of the piece.
Payments & Combined Shipping - Buy More & Save:Want multiple items?Message me first!I can often offer abetter priceand willcombine shippingto save you money?sometimes even offering free shipping if everything fits in one box.
- Weekly Sales:Check out myWeekly Sale Event!50+ new items go on sale every Friday. Click \"See All\" in my store to browse.
- Payment:Please pay viaPayPalpromptly. automatically opens non-payment cases after a few days. If you have an issue,email meso we can work it out before a block is placed.
Shipping & Handling - Fast Turnaround:I ship within3 business days(excluding weekends and holidays). Items paid for on Friday will ship the following Monday or Tuesday.
- Safe Packaging:I ship a lot of glass and breakables. I use professional care to ensure your item arrives inone piece.
- Fair Rates:Shipping is based on weight and supplies.I never charge handling fees.
- Postal Service:Once I drop items at the Post Office, delivery speed is out of my control, but I guarantee your item will be processed quickly on my end.
Returns & response - Sales are Final:I generally offerno returns, so please use your best judgment andask questionsbefore offerding. I am happy to do a physical double-check of any item for you!
- My Guarantee:If I missed a flaw (like a chip) that wasn\'t in the photos or description,contact me immediately.I am fair and will offer a discount or a return with paid shipping to make it right.
- response:I value your business! I don\'t always post response immediately after the sale, but I promiseyou will receive it?thank you for your patience.
Bottom line: I want you to be happy. If there is a concern, just communicate with me and we will reach a fair agreement!
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