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Water jug, basket work. Made of bear grass, covered with pitch. Leather strap.
Water jug, basket work. Made of bear grass, covered with pitch. Leather strap.
Object Number 85-7-10/37729
Display Title Water jug, basket work. Made of bear grass, covered with pitch. Leather strap.
Descriptions
Object Description Water jug, basket work. Made of bear grass, covered with pitch. Leather strap.
Inventory Description Basket, jar, rounded base and sides, constricted long neck, broken rim
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Date ca. 1675
Culture
  • Jicarilla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Fiber, Leather, Resin, Horsehair, Beargrass
Dimensions Overall: 34 x 31 x 31 cm (13 3/8 x 12 3/16 x 12 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37729
Provenance
Collector Alexander Agassiz (01/01/1884-01/01/1885)
Donor Alexander Agassiz (04/25/1885)

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