Skip to main content
Pitch-covered basket. Made of yucca, bear grass, and devil's claw.
Pitch-covered basket. Made of yucca, bear grass, and devil's claw.
Object Number 982-22-10/58604
Display Title Pitch-covered basket. Made of yucca, bear grass, and devil's claw.
Descriptions
Object Description Havasu water bottle with resinous covering. Basketry, with string loop. Pitch-covered basket. Made of yucca, bear grass, and devil's claw.
Inventory Description Basket jar, resin covered, rounded tapered body, 2 braided strap handles
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Havasupai
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Coconino County / Supai village
Additional Geographic Terms Arizona, Southern
Materials Fiber, Resin
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 16 x 27.2 cm (6 7/8 x 6 5/16 x 10 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 982-22-10/58604
Provenance
Collector Mrs. Walter Owen (1982)
Collector Mr. Walter Owen (1982)
Donor Mrs. Walter Owen (1982)
Donor Mr. Walter Owen (1982)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.