Tobacco Box (uncertain)
89-13-287.1
From: Borneo (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 89-13-287.1 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Borneo (uncertain) |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Bamboo | Wood | Plant Fiber |
Description | Cylindrical bamboo tube (.1) with lid (.2). Bands of twisted fiber top and bottom. On lid, a seated male figure, holding tongue. Handle for suspension from belt is carved female figure. Two figures carved on the side of the box. |
Height | 19.5 cm |
Width | 8.7 cm |
Outside Diameter | 5.7 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Lyons, Keeper of the Asian Collections, University Museum, 1989 |
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