Large basket (11" high) made of wild bamboo by the men; storage for seeds

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Object Number 55-17-20/19728

Display Title Large basket (11" high) made of wild bamboo by the men; storage for seeds

Descriptions

Inventory Description Basket, jar-shaped, elongated, inverted oval, raffia handle

Classification

Basket

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Jicaque
Torrupan

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Honduras

Additional Geographic Terms Montana de la Flor

Materials Bamboo, Raffia

Dimensions Overall: 30 x 19 cm (11 13/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 55-17-20/19728 /HONDURAS

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	55-17-20/19730	Large basket made of wild bamboo by men (about 2 ft. high); used for storage of	Basket	Honduras
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