Basket

58-37-50.2

From: Ecuador

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 58-37-50.2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Jivaro
Provenience Ecuador
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Cane (plant) | Palm Leaf
Technique Basketry
Description

Said to be the basket in which the severed human head is carried. Telescope tpe, upper part fitting inside lower. Both parts of diagnonal open-work twill like chair seat, made of 2 faces with palm leaf between. Flat bases, straight sides, round. Lower basket broad, upper 9inverted) high. Bark carrying straps and rings on top. Dry condition with parts broken and missing

Height 38 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Width 33 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Credit Line Bequest of Harry B. Wright, 1958
Other Number L-256-6 - Old Loan Number

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