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50-49-1924

From: Philippine Islands | Amburayan

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 50-49-1924
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands | Amburayan
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo | Bark
Technique Basketry
Description

Rectangular, squared corners, rigid wickerwork. Stakes are split bamboo, active elements are nito (brown) and caronsi (orchid plant, yellow). Foot of wood attached with single knots. Above it are two "embroidery" bands of decorative twill work in brown and yellow. All corners (top and bottom) are reenforced on outside with bamboo splints. Lid is finished with braided and knotted border. Strip of bark for carrying handle.

Height 15 cm
Length 23 cm
Width 6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950

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