Water Jar

97-22-1

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 97-22-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Apache
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Date Made Late 19th century
Section American
Materials Plant Fiber | Resin | Clay | Horsehair
Technique Basketry | Coiled
Description

Coiled, basketry, narrow-necked water jar. Two rod foundation with red clay and pine pitch applied over stitching. Two horsehair loop handles are still present and in good condition consisting of five braided loops on one side and four braided loops on the other.

Height 37 cm
Width 24 cm
Credit Line Gift of Kristin Lowrey, 1997

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