Rice Flour Dredger

P308A

From: Borneo | Sarawak | Niah

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Teboong
Object Number P308A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Melanau
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak | Niah
Section Oceanian
Materials Calabash (uncertain) | Wood | Peel
Description

For rice flour. Teboong. Large calabash serves as the bowl with multiple perforations through the bottom. A stick is tied to the bowl with plant fiber cords, which serves as the handle. Number needed on object.

Height 10.5 cm
Length 59.5 cm
Width 14 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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