Water Carrier One

Quick Facts

• FunctionTransporting water.
• Na'vi NameS'ashk'ey trep'tey
• Materials and ConstructionComplex woven basket, fashioned with rope, twine, leather. Inner lining made from water resistant animal skin. A leather strap allows it to be carried over the shoulder.
• NotesLike many Na’vi baskets, this water carrier uses a design similar to a Chinese finger puzzle; the more pressure is applied to the opening, the tighter the seal will become. When carried, the sloshing water cannot escape. When not carried, pressure on the opening is relaxed, allowing the carrier to be filled or poured.