Apache Two Handled Tus or Water Jug

Arizona, Bylas, early 20th century, twined willow basket foundation coated with pitch, with leather strap and attached handwritten label "Apache Toos Water Jug/Made by Sarah Rope/Apache Indians/Bylas/Arizona", 13-1/2 in. - Provenance: Private Florida Collection - Note: Bylas, Arizona is an Apache settlement divided into two communities, one of the White Mountain Apache, the other of San Carlos and Southern Tonto Apache.
Condition Report: cracks in pitch coating, abrasions, minor losses