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Antique Apache Basket Pitch Covered Tus (Apache Basketry Canteen) 8 1/2"d & high

$ 179.52

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Tribal Affiliation: Apache
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Condition: Very Good: See the description below.
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Artisan: Unknown
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Origin: Airzona or New Mexico
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    Hand Crafted Apache Twined Basketry Tus or Pitch Covered Basket Canteen Made from Gathered Native Wild Plants and Pine Resin with a Natural Braided Fiber Handle
    Circa: 1900 - 1950
    8 1/2 inches high x 8 2/3 inches in maximum diameter
    Condition; Very Good: There is wear appropriate and common to an old Tus both on the body of the item and the handle.
    This is a good example of an Apache canteen. The item is charismatic and interesting. The tus looks better in person than in the photos which do not capture the items charming rustic appeal.
    The Apache Homeland is in South Eastern Arizona and South Western New Mexico.
    This item was from a Northern California estate.
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when available by the post office.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be  in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.