Water Jug Basket

Portland Art Museum

43.1.81

Gift of Mrs. Ferdinand C. Smith and Mr. L. Hawley Hoffman.


  • Type of Item basket
  • Culture Paiute, Shoshone
  • Material willow rod foundation, twill, split willow, pine pitch
  • Measurements height 13.875 in, diameter 9.25 in (overall)

  • Creator Shoshone artist, or Paiute artist

  • Made in Arizona

  • Creation Date during 1795

  • Categories Southwest; Baskets; Gathering, Preparation, and Serving