Lot 835

Apache Two Handled Tus or Water Jug

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Arizona, Bylas, early 20th century, twined willow basket foundation coated with pitch, with leather strap and attached handwritten label "Apache Toos Water Jug/Made by Sarah Rope/Apache Indians/Bylas/Arizona", 13-1/2 in. - Provenance: Private Florida Collection - Note: Bylas, Arizona is an Apache settlement divided into two communities, one of the White Mountain Apache, the other of San Carlos and Southern Tonto Apache.

Condition

cracks in pitch coating, abrasions, minor losses
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