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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
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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