Native Name | Tus |
Object Number | 96-9-1 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Navajo | Apache |
Provenience | Arizona | New Mexico |
Culture Area | Southwest Culture Area |
Date Made | ca. 1890 |
Section | American |
Materials | Sumac | Pinon Gum | Horse Hair | Clay | Cotton |
Technique | Coiled |
Description | Basketry water jar with globular body and cylindrical neck. Basket is covered with reddish clay and pine (pinon) pitch for water proofing. Two rod foundation with open stitching. Three horsehair braided handles, one of which is largely missing. Small portion of rim missing. |
Height | 34.7 cm |
Outside Diameter | 27 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mr. Herbert A. Houston and Mrs. Sarah Lee Houston, 1996 |
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