Umbrella

50-30-14

From: India | Khasi Hills

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 50-30-14
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Khasi Hills
Section Asian
Materials Bamboo | Palm Leaf
Description

Oval with a high frontal peak. A five piece heavy frame - circular rim, central ridge pole, and three supports for peak. Outer light frame - wicker and plain cris-cross bamboo strips. Inner light frame - plain cris-cross strips. Between the two are (palm?) leaves. Braided loops on sides and back.

Height 16 cm
Length 48 cm
Width 35.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from U. R. Ehrenfels, 1950
Other Number 12 - Other Number

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