A rare, large, and hard to find authentic Apache Gourd canteen for water storage with hand carved wooden plug or stopper. Large size measures: 17 inches tall x 11 inches x 9 inches. I bought this in person in Arizona 40 years ago from an elderly gentleman who’s father had run aa trading post. Old red, white, and blue trade beads. Looks like old tree resin wrapped around base of neck section to waterproof and strengthen; maybe some type of old cord with resin covering it. Remarkable to still find intact. Approximately 150 years old. Great tribal use Native American Indian antique for display in your home or office.
This is a very rare and unique Antique, early1900’s possibly 1. Quarter Native American Acoma Pueblo Indian pottery bird effigy canteen. This shape canteen is almost never seen. It has suffered the loss of its tail, a chip of its beak and a couple of other minor chips but it is so rare that it is still a very collectable Acoma canteen. At some point, someone filed the portion where the tail broke off making it far less noticeable. It measures approximately 5-1/4″ long by 5-1/2″ wide by 2-3/4 tall. Please review all of the photos as they are a large part of the description and a testament to the condition.
Have owned this canteen for more than 30 year’s. It is exactly as the day I bought it I never cleaned it as I didn’t want to mess the original patina up. I leave any cleaning up to the new owner. It’s from an estate sale in the. This exquisite antique metal and Rawhide Stitched canteen said to have been used in the revolutionary war in that area of Virginia. 8″ Diameter 3 1/2″ wide. Great shape for it’s age. This rare find is a must-have for collectors of rustic antiquities, and makes it an ideal addition to any home decor. The piece, in its original condition, is a unique piece of the creativity and craftsmanship of a bygone era. See pictures as they are part of the description. Don’t miss this rare piece.
This rare and unique vintage Native American canteen is a true collector’s item. The large size and hide cover with strap make it an authentic piece of Native American history. The canteen is handmade with rich cultural significance, originating from the USA and manufactured in the United States. Ownership history is not available, but this only adds to the mystery and allure of this piece. The canteen is a beautiful representation of Native American craftsmanship and culture.
Thank you for taking the time to view my item. Early Native American items such as this are only seen in books and in museums. I was lucky enough to acquire this piece out of an old collection that of early Americana. This Museum Quality, circa 1890s Navajo Sterling silver pocket size tobacco canteen has beautiful Early Native American stamp work decorating both sides of the canteen. It is all original and unique. Dont miss out on this one of a kind Piece of Native American History. Canteen weighs about 31.6 grams. Canteen measures about 2.5 by 2 inches with the cap on. Please feel free to contact me anytime if you have any questions. Please make sure to view all of the photos as they are a major part of the items description and may contain sizes and weighs. THESE ITEMS WILL GO TO UNPAID ITEM CASES RESULTING IN A STRIKE AGAINST YOUR ACCOUNT. Please take advantage of the detailed photos that we provide and the items description. If you need any more information or photos, please contact me ANYTIME. I take great pride in my customers satisfaction and my feedback is proof of that. Thank you very much for your understanding! Weighs about 31.6 grams. Condition is EXCELLENT pre-owned. The item “MUSEUM QUALITY! Very Rare, 1890s Navajo Sterling Silver Pocket Tobacco Canteen” is in sale since Saturday, January 30, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “fine_native_finds” and is located in Dearborn, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.
Metal: Sterling Silver
Jewelry Type: Museum Quality Native American Tobacco Canteen
