Name/Title
Paiute Desert CanteenEntry/Object ID
NU 2021.179Description
A reddish-brown, amphora-shaped woven desert canteen. There are two woven handles close to each other on along the widest part of the canteen, and a light brown fibrous rope attached from one handle to the neck. The canteen is sealed with a reddish-brown resin. There is a rock and stick inside the canteen.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Great BasinContinent
North AmericaNotes
Pyramid Lake, NevadaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
CanteenNomenclature Sub-Class
Drinking VesselsNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
A38Dimensions
Height
10-1/2 inCircumference
19-3/4 inDimension Notes
Circumference measurement taken around the widest portion of the canteen.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Dr. Ethel Dana AtkinsonNotes
DonorProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Ethel Dana Atkinson (2)Acquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
Oct 21, 1971