Basket

P742B

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P742B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Melanau
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Section Oceanian
Materials Leaf | Peel
Technique Basketry
Description

Woven basket with a hexagonal base and a rounded mouth. Raised geometric designs made with plant fibers on the exterior. Rim wrapped with dark colored peel. Damaged. Taieng.

Length 48 cm
Width 48 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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