Two Apache pitch-covered basketry vessels
Late 19th/early 20th century; Southeast United States
Comprising two coiled basketry jars, each with basketry twig handles, and each coated in pine pitch
2 pieces
Larger height 10 in., width 8 1/2 in., depth 5 3/4 in.; smaller height 9 1/2 in., width 7 1/2 in., depth 7 in. irregular

Each with soiling, dust accumulation, and warping to the form commensurate with age and use. Each with losses to pine pitch and cracking throughout, the larger appears flattened and distorted, possibly intentionally for use, with extensive pitch losses to neck.
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