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Betel Basket

P1598F

From: Sumatra | Batu Sangkar

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1598F
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra | Batu Sangkar
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Description

Siri (betel) basket. Flattened, somewhat rounded bottom. Two pieces of rattan over middle. Handles are plaited palm leaf tied at the top.
Height 30 cm
Width 24 cm
Thickness 11.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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