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Description
Native American, Southwestern United States, Apache people, ca late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large and well-preserved example of a woven water watertight basket known as a "tus," coated with a thick layer of pine pitch to seal the gaps between the woven strands. The larger vessels encased in sap were sometimes used for cooking or food preparation. Size: 14" Diameter x 15" H (35.6 cm x 38.1 cm)
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Provenance: Private Parker, Colorado, USA collection
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#186506
Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.
Provenance: Private Parker, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#186506
Condition
Craquelure and abrasions to sap exterior and some flaking sap when handled. Great condition and large size!
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Early / Large Apache Tus (Water Basket)
US$1,000.00
US$1,500
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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