Rain Shield

50-49-1861

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-1861
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ifugao
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Palm Leaf | Bamboo | Peel
Description

"53- rain shield"

An inner frame of hexagonal work of split bamboo; with hoopwork head rest. Lined with palm leaves, the outside with long thin bands of rattan, held by central braid going around edges and thru inner band, holding lining in place.

Height 17 cm
Length 55.5 cm
Width 46.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 53 - Other Number

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