Rice Carrying Basket

P662

From: Borneo | Dutch East Borneo | Mahakam River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Lamar
Object Number P662
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tanjong
Provenience Borneo | Dutch East Borneo | Mahakam River
Section Oceanian
Materials Peel | Wood
Description

Tall, woven basket with a reinforcing, wood ring at the mouth wrapped entirely with peel. Four vertical, wooden supports are wrapped with woven peel and attached to the corners of the basket. The upper-middle section is reinforced with a thin wooden band. Two wooden pieces are attached around the mid-way point and one has a woven strap attached. A square, wooden brace is attached at the bottom with peel.

Height 91.4 cm
Width 45.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of Alfred C. Harrison Jr. and Dr. H. M. Hiller, 1899

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