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A203A

From: India | Naga Hills

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A203A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Naga Hills
Section Asian
Materials Bamboo | Rattan | Basketry
Technique Basketry
Description

Kutsu. Entire inside is twillwork. Outside is of erect checkerwork. Base of split bamboo hoop and reinforcing near top, also bamboo hoop, are attached with Valay knots. Carrying loops of rattan wrapped around a rattan core. Broken.

Height 73 cm
Outside Diameter 43 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Henry Furness 3rd, Hiram M. Hiller, and Alfred Craven Harrison Jr., 1900

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