Carrying Basket

P644

From: Borneo | Sarawak | Saribas River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P644
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iban
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak | Saribas River
Section Oceanian
Materials Peel | Wood | Cloth
Description

Woven basket with light and dark fibers in a geometric pattern. Three bands of woven peel at the top in yellow, black and brown fibers. The rim has a wooden ring attached with peel. Two loops at the rim made from dyed peel. Square base with damaged corners repaired with rice paper. Selok Seraong.

Height 27 cm
Outside Diameter 18 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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