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50-49-1921
From: Philippine Islands | Amburayan
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 50-49-1921 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Philippine Islands | Amburayan |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Bamboo |
| Technique | Basketry |
| Description | Twillwork. Three sections fit together to form. Bottom is rectangular, 5 cm. high. Second section has high sides 8cm. with shallow depression (3.5cm.), fits down over bottom section forming 2 container levels. Top fits over second section. Base has braided nito foot plus bamboo cross-splints for stability. Additional nito is added in horizontal bands for decoration. Carrying strap is missing. |
| Height | 14 cm |
| Length | 17 cm |
| Width | 5.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950 |
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