Rain Shield

50-49-1978

From: Philippine Islands | Luzon | Northern Luzon | Benguet

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-1978
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands | Luzon | Northern Luzon | Benguet
Section Oceanian
Materials Palm Leaf | Peel | Bamboo
Description

"101- rainshield- worn over the head and back when workign in rice field"

Horse-shoe shaped frame of jointed bamboo. Center is of palm leaves between hexagonal weaving. Curved edge is higher forming cover for head.

Height 20 cm
Length 79 cm
Width 59 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 101 - Other Number

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