Flint and Steel Case

P502

From: Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Kapuas River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P502
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kantu'
Provenience Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Kapuas River
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo | Peel | Plant Fiber
Description

Bese apé. Bamboo case. Three rings of braided rattan around the middle of the case and one around the bottom. Burnt decoration on the case and lid in geometric patterns. Lid attached to case with twisted plant fiber cord.

Height 11.4 cm
Width 4.1 cm
Credit Line Gift of Alfred C. Harrison Jr. and Dr. H. M. Hiller, 1899

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