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29-9-42

From: Philippine Islands | Southern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 29-9-42
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tagalog
Provenience Philippine Islands | Southern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber | Peel | Cotton
Description

Oval; high in proportion to its circumference which is rather small. Tan and black. Outside; very fine basket weave; the surface is divided by black lines into blocks approximately 3 cm. square. Straw braid edging. Inside: coiled weave. Fitted headband of basket weave. Loops of woven red and white thread to which twine neck cord is attached.

Height 22.5 cm
Width 17 cm
Outside Diameter 25 cm
Credit Line Gift of Richard E. Norton, 1929

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