Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Council and University Appropriation
Collection place:
Livingston, Polk County, Texas
Verbatim coll. place:
Texas; Polk; Livingston
Culture or time period:
Alabama
Maker or artist:
Frank Sylestine [Alabama]
Collector:
Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Council
Collection date:
September 10, 1964
Object type:
ethnography
Accession date:
1964
Context of use:
Water dipper. Used to dip water from creek, spring, or well into another container; or to drink from after the water is brought to the house. Used by women when water is taken from the well or spring, or used by either sex after the water is brought to
Department:
Native US and Canada (except California)
Dimensions:
length 26.5 centimeters
Comment:
Native name: "kotci okistakafka". Remarks: Made by men.