- Earthenware pots: These were made by shaping and firing clay into various forms, such as jars, bowls, and pitchers.
- Watertight baskets: These were woven from plant materials such as reeds, rushes, and willow.
- Gourds: These are the dried shells of certain types of squash and pumpkins, which can be hollowed out and used as containers.
- Animal skins: These were often used as water bags, with the neck of the animal's leg or tail serving as the opening.
- Birch-bark containers: These were made from the bark of birch trees, which is naturally waterproof.
- Wooden bowls and platters: These were carved from wood and could be used for both hot and cold liquids.