"River People") and Papago (Tohono O'Odham) are renowned for coiled baskets like this one
On its underside is the remains of what I think was an old label
simply an excellent thing
with a wonderfully expressive face
though the fair took place in 1893
Finely Detailed Cast Copper Bee (or Fly?) Pin wind-up toy "River People") and Papago (TohonoI don't wear pins especially frequently, but this is one I would wear all of the time on a lapel, a jacket pocket, a sweater, to secure a scarf, etc. etc. and never tire of. I have not found another quite like it but think it is likely Victorian era early 20th c., and really nicely made, with very fine details and the pin nicely soldered to the back. I am pretty certain it is copper, which is in excellent condition, with a wonderfully warm patina but