Carrying Basket

50-49-1949A

From: Philippine Islands | Luzon | Northern Luzon | Benguet

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Pasi-King
Object Number 50-49-1949A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands | Luzon | Northern Luzon | Benguet
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo | Peel
Description

"95- Pasi-king- man's carrying basket, worn on back."

Twillwork, rectangular with outside frame and foot of split bamboo attached with series of Malay knots. Braided rattan and hemp form over-the-shoulder carrying straps. Inwoven border. Matching lid.

Height 33 cm
Length 29 cm
Width 16.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 95 - Other Number

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