Lot 108

Apache Twined Tus Water Basket - Pine Pitch Sealed

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Apache Twined Tus Water Basket - Pine Pitch Sealed
Apache Twined Tus Water Basket - Pine Pitch Sealed
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Apache Twined Tus Water Basket - Pine Pitch Sealed

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $250

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by Artemis Fine Arts
August 7, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Native American, Western United States, Apache, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A globular water jar, or "tus," twined from willow and sumac and covered in pine pitch that renders the vessel watertight. The swelling body rises to a constricted neck and flaring rim bound in coiled fiber, with small looped handles at the shoulder for a carrying cord. Size: 11" W x 12" H (27.9 cm W x 30.5 cm H).

Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection

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Item # 203452

  • Condition: Losses to pitch in areas from age and use, with nice craquelure throughout. Some flaking to pitch when handled, but otherwise stable and good condition.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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