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29-9-56

From: Philippine Islands | Southern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 29-9-56
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tagalog
Provenience Philippine Islands | Southern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Palm Leaf | Peel | Leather
Description

Round. Outside: palm leaves laid so that their edges form the radii of the circle and folded so that all meet at the top centre. Held in place by reeds near edge. Inside: tan, fine basket weave. Headband of same weave: outside this, double ring of reed; 2 leather loops to which are attached rope neck cord.

Height 11 cm
Outside Diameter 49 cm
Credit Line Gift of Richard E. Norton, 1929

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