Rain Cape
50-49-1992
From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 50-49-1992 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Bontoc |
| Provenience | Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Plant Fiber |
| Description | Flat cape. Shoulder area of close erect twillwork; lower section of checkerwork- very wide and open. Top finished with braided knotwork. Outside is of Palma Brava in a series of overlapping layers (small bunches are knoted over a cord which is attached to open checkerwork grid). String loop and wooden toggle closing in front. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950 |
| Other Number | 595 - Other Number |
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