Locust Basket
50-49-1968
From: Philippine Islands | Luzon | Northern Luzon | Benguet
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 50-49-1968 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Philippine Islands | Luzon | Northern Luzon | Benguet |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Bamboo | Peel | Wood |
Description | Bottom of single-element technique attached with Malay knotwork to bamboo hoop and inset above another hoop which forms the foot. Rigid stakes are held upright and separated from each other by 4 horizontal series of braided twined work. Neck is solid twined work. Wooden disk cover attached with hemp twine. Round braided carrying straps are attached to loops at shoulder of basket |
Height | 39 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950 |
Other Number | 12 - Other Number |
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