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Paiute twined basketry water bottle. Interior is covered w/ pitch and some pitch
Paiute twined basketry water bottle. Interior is covered w/ pitch and some pitch
Object Number 985-27-10/59042
Display Title Paiute twined basketry water bottle. Interior is covered w/ pitch and some pitch
Descriptions
Object Description Paiute twined basketry water bottle. Interior is covered w/ pitch and some pitch remains on exterior. Base is rounded. Handle at side made from horsehair and twisted string. Label on handle: "Piute pitched water bottle" "20218" (label is torn). (measurements?)
Inventory Description Jar, clay and pitch-covered basketry, 2 loop handles tied with fiber strap
Classification
  • Jar
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Utah?
Materials Vegetable fiber, Pitch, Clay, Resin, Horsehair
Dimensions Overall: 33 x 23.5 cm (13 x 9 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59042
Provenance
Collector Mr. Rosenblatt (before 01/01/1907 - 08/01/1919)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (08/01/1919 - 01/01/1985)

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