Rain Cape

50-49-1992

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-1992
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bontoc
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber
Description

Flat cape. Shoulder area of close erect twillwork; lower section of checkerwork- very wide and open. Top finished with braided knotwork. Outside is of Palma Brava in a series of overlapping layers (small bunches are knoted over a cord which is attached to open checkerwork grid). String loop and wooden toggle closing in front.

Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 595 - Other Number

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