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29-9-58

From: Philippine Islands | Southern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 29-9-58
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tagalog
Provenience Philippine Islands | Southern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Palm Leaf | Bamboo
Technique Basketry
Description

Round with steeply sloping sides and flat top. Outside: black, tan and green palm leaves laid flat to form geometrical pattern; plaited palm-leaf braid ornamentation. Inside: top is palm leaves in wide basket weave; sides are palm leaves laid flat and stitched in position.

Outside Diameter 47 cm
Credit Line Gift of Richard E. Norton, 1929

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