Unknown Maker, Tulare

Necked jar

Maker

Unknown Maker, Tulare

Culture

Tulare, or, Yokuts, Native North American

Title

Necked jar

Year

late 1800s-early 1900s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

plant material, feathers

Dimensions

10.2 cm (4 inches) (height)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Kenneth F. Wood

Object Number

43.233

Type

Exhibition History

Blankets and Baskets
Weavings from the American West
Jul 02, 2004 – Oct 10, 2004

Label copy

The diamond rattlesnake pattern that decorates this jar is common in the area. This style of necked jar was often used to hold snakes during ceremonies meant to ward off their poisonous bites. The remnants of red wool along the shoulder of the jar indicate that this may have been woven as a special gift basket.

Gift of Mrs. Kenneth F. Wood 43.233

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Tulare
Necked jar, late 1800s-early 1900s
Deer grass (foundation), sedge root, joshua-tree root, dyed bracken fern root; bundle coiled
10.2 cm (4 inches) (height)
Gift of Mrs. Kenneth F. Wood 43.233

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