Basket

Carrying Basket Frame

P1353

From: Sumatra

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1353
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lampong
Provenience Sumatra
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Bark | Wood | Plant Fiber | Peel
Technique Basketry
Description

Kakep. Platied basketry interior covered by sheets of bark. Rattan ring around the middle and around the rim, held in place by braided peel. Carrying case with bent wood at the bottom and two handles made from a single piece of rattan.

Height 25 cm
Length 23 cm
Width 22 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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