Shuttle Case

P585A

From: Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Kapuas River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P585A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kantu'
Provenience Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Kapuas River
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo
Description

Cylindrical bamboo tube with one end open. Opposite end is closed and carved in a spikey pattern. Body of case is burned and has intricate floral designs with red paint over the negative spaces.

Length 44.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Alfred C. Harrison Jr. and Dr. H. M. Hiller, 1899

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