Burden Strap

50-49-1936

From: Philippine Islands | Luzon | Northern Luzon | Benguet

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-1936
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands | Luzon | Northern Luzon | Benguet
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber
Description

"89- Woman's head band for carrying basket" Braid work in 8 strands form head band in center; at each end woven into a tubular form, doubled back and in-woven forming loop. Hemp twisted cord inserted thru loops forming support for basket body.

Length 40 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 86 - Other Number

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