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for Twined and pitched globular jar (tus)
Object Number
995-29-10/73384
Display Title
Twined and pitched globular jar (tus)
Descriptions
Object Description
Twined and pitched globular jar (tus) of willow with constricted neck and flaring rim. Two braided horse hair lug handles on each side above widest diameter. Heavily pitched to give surface reddish-brown color. Probably a water jar.
Inventory Description
Basket, jar, flat base, gloubular body, outcurving rim, resin covered, 2 handles
Classification
- Basket
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1989
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
North America / United States / Arizona
North America / United States / Arizona
Materials
Willow, Pitch, Horsehair
Dimensions
Overall: 18.5 x 19.5 x 19.5 cm (7 5/16 x 7 11/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73384; Navajo / Tus / B3
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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