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For a more detailed discussion of Apache basketry see Furst and Furst, 1982, pp. 33-34.
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A FINE APACHE COILED PICTORIAL STORAGE JAR, olla
Woven in willow and devil's claw, of globular form with flat circular base, slightly flaring sides, rounded shoulders tapering to the neck with slightly flaring rim, decorated with a band of concentric crosses, surmounted by a band of human leg elements linked to a band of interlocking triangular motifs, surmounted by a band of hexagon designs, surmounted by a band of cross elements and a band of checkerboard pattern, the neck decorated with alternating human and horse figures
20in. (52.1cm.) high
Woven in willow and devil's claw, of globular form with flat circular base, slightly flaring sides, rounded shoulders tapering to the neck with slightly flaring rim, decorated with a band of concentric crosses, surmounted by a band of human leg elements linked to a band of interlocking triangular motifs, surmounted by a band of hexagon designs, surmounted by a band of cross elements and a band of checkerboard pattern, the neck decorated with alternating human and horse figures
20in. (52.1cm.) high