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Medium-sized basketry water jug, twined. Made of bear grass.
Medium-sized basketry water jug, twined. Made of bear grass.
Object Number 40-79-10/22545
Display Title Medium-sized basketry water jug, twined. Made of bear grass.
Descriptions
Object Description Medium-sized basketry water jug, twined. Made of bear grass. Round bottom with 2 handles made from bent sticks. Coated with pine pitch.
Inventory Description Basket, jar, globular, 2 bent wood handles, resin covered, exfoliating
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date Late 19th Century
Culture
  • Chiricahua
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
Materials Fiber, Wood, Resin, Cord, Pitch
Dimensions Overall: 27.2 x 24 x 24 cm (10 11/16 x 9 7/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-79-10/22545; 16/1412
Provenance
Collector Capt. John G. Bourke (01/01/1869-01/01/1880)
Donor Mrs. Sarah Bourke James (09/30/1940)

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