Rain Cape

50-49-1912

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-1912
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Apayao
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber | Leaf
Description

"34- Anangu-pusi- Raincoat made from bamboo leaves."

Bamboo leaves are bent over at top for 4 cm. in length over a braided rattan cord which extends down sides. Five horizontal bands of fibre string held with over-hand knots on outside hold material in fan shape. At "shoulders" are rectangles of wickerwork; held to top by twined work.

Length 70.5 cm
Width 75 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 34 - Other Number

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