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Tulare or Yokuts Native North American

Necked jar, late 1800s - early 1900s

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

Tulare

Title

Necked jar

Year

late 1800s - early 1900s

Medium

Deer grass (foundation), sedge root, joshua-tree root, dyed bracken fern root; bundle coiled

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

coiling,
coiled

Dimensions

10.2 cm (4 inches) (height)

Type

Textiles,
Fiber Art

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Kenneth F. Wood

Object Number

43.233

Exhibition History

Blankets and Baskets

July 2 - October 10, 2004

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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