Apache Tuss (Water basket) - Pitch covered 11”T x 7”W

Description

Apache Water basket (Tuss)
Pitch covered to retain water
11”T x 7”W
Condition is "Used"
Shipped USPS Priority Mail
The handling fee is for addtional Insurance
Native American APACHE Tuss (water basket) in excellent condition
Nice Apache "tuss" (Apache word for water jugg), twined with a very large mouth. Nice form.
From my new friends on Facebook Group - “Native American Artifacts and Art (NAAA)”
....This
a great example of an Apache water tuss .That's what it is. I have two
documented examples. yours is a really nice example.
The black stuff on the outside is pitch to make them waterproof and able to carry water - some have horse hair handles...
Internet Research:
COMANCHE WATER JUG
A vessel for one of life's necessities
https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/discover/artifacts/comanche-water-jug?fbclid=IwAR37l9KN7R2RuRCz1m-On5WthUxKb5FVsVcGEHE-wb88tV9bYfi4vWrIXlw
American Indians made their tools for daily living from the materials in their natural environment.
This water jug is fashioned from the wood of split sumac, willow, and redbud, and then coated with pine pitch to make it waterproof.
Pauite olla covered with pine pitch and two belt loops and old collection tag.
https://ciscosgallery.com/collections/native-american-indian-baskets/products/paiute-olla-p1744
Paiute olla
Item Number: P1744
PERIOD: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Paiute
SIZE: 5"D x 9"
PRIC
E:
$ 3,500