Pack Frame
50-49-1963
From: Philippine Islands | Luzon | Northern Luzon | Benguet
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 50-49-1963 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Philippine Islands | Luzon | Northern Luzon | Benguet |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Bamboo | Plant Fiber |
| Description | "113- Chaggee- burden bearer for men" Made of bamboo with 3 hinged "leaves" as per illustration. Weaving on leaves is hexagonal, in pairs. Frame is held at cross-bars and corners with wrapped knot-work. Hinges on "leaves" are Malay knots. Braided "tump-line" attached with hemp cord. Palm frond padding added to bottom section. |
| Height | 56 cm |
| Width | 37.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950 |
| Other Number | 113 - Other Number |
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