Basketry Water Bottle, late 19th to early 20th Century
Paiute culture; California
Willow and…

Basketry Bottle

ClassificationsFurnishings-Accessories-baskets

Culture Paiute

Datelate 19th to early 20th Century

Made AtCalifornia, United States, North America

MediumWillow fiber and cotton string

Dimensions11 × 7 3/8 in. (27.9 × 18.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Harrie H. and Mae Teaboldt

Object number19606

DescriptionSewing in willow. Lug of hand woven cords. Basketry water bottles were a necessity in the arid environment traditionally inhabited by the Paiute. The constricted neck helped to prevent the water from evaporating, the pointed end allowed the bottle to be set in the sand without tipping over, and the handles made it easy to put it on a string and carry.

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