The most common designs on Hopi basketry, be it ceremonial or not, are geometric, animal or Kachina related. The eagle and the Crow Mother Kachina tend to be the most popular subjects on baskets, with turtles intriguingly gaining in popularity in the past few decades.
Triangles and concentric circles round out the remaining majority of baskets, making their own statements with bright colors and intricate designs.
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Frank Provo -- mosaic@innocent.com