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Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0006-0005   CAS 1992-0006-0005; Basket water jar
Category Basketry; Vessels
Object Name Basket water jar
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California, Nevada
County Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, CA; Douglas, Mineral, NV
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Willow (Salix sp.) shoots
Description Twined, bottle shaped basket with conical base, expanded mid-section, high shoulder, and short neck with narrow mouth; Design bands in peeled (natural) and dyed (black) willow are located around mid-section and at shoulder; Remnants of single plant fiber loop handle remain at mid-section.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.9, Rim Diam = 4.1, Max Diam = 22.5