Basket
Basket Lid
29-40-1237
From: Brazil | Brazilian Amazonas | Lago Grande | Cumaruara
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Number | 29-40-1237 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Curuhuara |
| Provenience | Brazil | Brazilian Amazonas | Lago Grande | Cumaruara |
| Culture Area | Amazonia |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Cane (plant) |
| Technique | Basketry | Woven |
| Description | Woven of cane, tand and dark brown, in geometrical design. Lid attached with cane hinge. 6 small loops (3 on each end) through which to run straps for caryying. The lid fits over the top of the basket which is smaller at the top than the base; the lid thus forms the upper 2/5 of the total height. |
| Height | 13.97 cm |
| Length | 24.77 cm |
| Width | 17.78 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Rev. John Mayer, 1929 |
| Other Number | 29-40-429 - Original Number | CG921006-2666 - Found in Collection Number |
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