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50-49-1785

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Canite
Object Number 50-49-1785
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Christian
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Palm Leaf | Bamboo | Cotton
Description

Made of split palm leaves held with long running stitches. Fastened to split bamboo rim with rattan. Conical crown, base outlined with bamboo to hold high shape. Crown with small piece of black cloth held on with woven bamboo. May be somewhat crushed. Chin strap of cotton cord.

Height 16 cm
Outside Diameter 49.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 1 - Other Number

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