Torotoro

Trinket Basket

87-34-3A

From: Venezuela | Nabaribuhu

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 87-34-3A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Warao
Provenience Venezuela | Nabaribuhu
Culture Area Amazonia
Period Modern
Date Made 1986 CE
Section American
Materials Fiber
Description

Made from tirite (sehoro) reed. Used by men to hold tobacco or other very valuable goods. Torotoro. Made by Enruco Palacios, 1986.

Height 20 cm
Width 33 cm
Outside Diameter 23 cm
Credit Line Gift of Charles Briggs, 1987

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