Baby Carrier

P625B

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P625B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Long Kiput
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Bamboo | Glass | Shell | Peel
Description

Abat. Baby carrier made from a series of reeds arranged vertically, secured with braided peel. Two sets of charms are attached at the top of the baby carrier, one has four strands of yellow, red, blue, white, black and green beads and two hole shells. The other set is three strands and three shells. The bottom of the baby carrier has a semi-circular piece of wood, the sides are also wood, carved decoration. Two braided straps attached, one at each side.

Height 37.4 cm
Width 33.6 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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