Basket
50-49-1931
From: Philippine Islands | Amburayan
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 50-49-1931 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Philippine Islands | Amburayan |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Reed (plant) | Cotton | Metal |
| Technique | Basketry |
| Description | Wickerwork body on square checkerwork bottom. At basket shoulder is a bamboo hoop attached with Malay knots. At lip the bamboo splint warps are frayed and turned down, forming decorative edge. Lid is also wickerwork with concave center where warps form stakes to allow fish to enter. Looped and braided edge above concavity of nito. Lid is attached to shoulder hoop with metal stapels, string and wooden pin. Cotton cord for carrying. |
| Height | 12.5 cm |
| Outside Diameter | 12 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950 |
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