Catalog Number |
CAS 1992-0006-0005 | ![]() |
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 |