Pack Frame
50-49-1964
From: Philippine Islands | Luzon | Northern Luzon | Benguet
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 50-49-1964 |
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 | 71 cm |
Width | 45 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950 |
Other Number | 18 - Other Number |
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