Water Jar

Water Jar

Navajo water jar. A coiled basket with a weft of split sumac. The basket is coiled with a weft of split sumac. The basket is coated with the pitch of the pinon pine tree. IT HAS TWO SETS OF HORSE HAIR HANDLES. The piece is original collected by Jesse Peter.
  • Object: Water Jar
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 11" height 4!/4" width at mouth
  • Culture Area: Southwest
  • Cultural Group: Navajo or DinĂ©
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Peter, Jesse Peter Collection
  • Catalog #: 35.666