Water Jar

96-9-1

From: Arizona | New Mexico

Curatorial Section: American

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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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