Baby Carrier

P625A

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P625A
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. A strip of bark is attached to the exterior. 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. The bottom of the baby carrier has a semi-circular piece of wood, the sides are also wood.

Height 37 cm
Width 34 cm
Depth 16 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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