Artwork Page for Water Bottle

Details / Information for Water Bottle

Water Bottle

1910

Southwest, Navajo, 20th century

Medium
Sumac, covered in pine pitch; possibly hematite; coiled
Measurements
Overall: 30 x 22.5 cm (11 13/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Malcolm L. McBride 1930.489
Copyright
Copyright
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print
A dark, reddish-brown woven sumac vessel features a large bulbous body tapering into a short, narrow neck with an irregular, slanted rim. Thick, glossy pine pitch coats the exterior, creating a lustrous, uneven texture that partially reveals the underlying coiled structure. Small tufts of black fiber protrude from the sides, while the deep resin hue emphasizes the vessel's rugged, organic form.

Water Bottle

1910

Southwest, Navajo, 20th century

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork