This appears to be an old earthenware jug with raw gut leather banding around it.
It is a lovely object with a great color normally associated with age. It was purchased at an estate sale so I cannot tell you much more about it.
It has a rounded bottom so probably needed a base to sit in when not being used. It can stand upright on the leather thongs as seen in one of the photos.
H 9" X W 8" X D 8"
Here is a video of our Arts and Antiques Gallery located in St George Utah where we have many more items than listed here online.
Many of the items in our gallery are simply too big to ship for free but if you see something in the video of interest let me know and I can send you detailed information about it. Also feel free to ask if we may have something that you are looking for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhTdMjhbfQ0 popular
Product code: Earthenware jug with leather bands, popular oval bottom