holmeb.j VASES FROM TUSAYAN. 295 



There are a number of handled vessels of this class. They are mostly 

 rather rudely made and uusymmetrical. They are small in size and 

 were probably devoted to ordinary domestic uses. A good specimen 

 from the Keam collection is shown in Fig. 249. The handle in this 

 case is a large loop made of three ropes of clay placed side by side. In 

 one case there are three strands set side by side, and joined near the 

 ends. In another case the strands have been twisted, giving a rope- 

 like effect. These forms closely resemble wicker handles in appear- 

 ance and manner of attachment, and are probably to some extent derived 

 from them, although there is no reason why the ropes of clay, in con- 

 stant use by potters, should not be joined in pairs, or even twisted, if 

 greater strength or variety were desired. 



Vessels from the province of Tusayau may often be identified by their 

 color, which, like that of the transition and modern wares of the same 

 region, is often a rich yellow, sometimes approaching an orange. This 

 color is probably a result of changes in the natural constituents of the 

 clay employed. 



An excellent example of the yellow coiled vases is illustrated in Fig. 

 250. It has a new look, and probably belongs to a later period than the 



Fig. 25U. — Yellow vase from Tusayan. — i- 



light gray ware of the district. If is symmetrical, and the coil is neatly 

 laid and indented. Portions of the sides and base were blackened in 

 firing. 



There are a number of fine specimens of this class in the Keam col- 

 lection, all obtained from the ancient province of Tusayan. A small, 

 wide-necked pot is shown in Fig. 251. The surface is smooth, with the 

 exception of a narrow band or collar about the neck, formed of a few 

 indented coils. Other vessels closely resembling this in style are much 

 larger and heavier. 



