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Basket

Maker Unknown, Igorot

MediumFiber, pigment, bamboo, synthetic cordage

Dimensions2 3/4” H x 5 1/4” W

Credit LineLathrop Hall Collection

Object numberH35O

DescriptionBasket with two types of weaving on the base and a highly decorative start, with dark zigzags on the bottom and lower sides. Two rows of red-dyed bamboo around body of basket. Decorative rim. Two loops with broken remains of fiber strap. Shiny red synthetic cordage strap added.

ClassificationsBasketry

Collections

Longyear Museum of Anthropology Collections

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