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Object Number
989-26-30/11609
Display Title
Bast fiber egg basket with handle, made by women. native name: urura
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
urura
Object Description
Bast fiber egg basket with handle, made by women. native name: urura. Bottom of basket is flat and consists of twill plaiting z/z interval closed spacing. interlocked to the bottom corners are some rod like fibers forming an "x" . the rest of the basket is oval shaped consisting of wicker plain plaiting |/| interval w/ silky soft top plant fibers, possibly kapok. handle consists of braided exterior elements around a bundle of interior elements. rim is unravelling + handle has broken off + repaired.
Inventory Description
Basket, weaved plant fiber, rounded sides, handle
Classification
- Basket
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Culture
- Urarina
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Peru
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<County>
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Santa Cecilia
Additional Geographic Terms
Chambira river basin; Northeastern Peru
Materials
Plant fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 14 x 24 x 0.3 cm (5 1/2 x 9 7/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
989-26-30/11609
Provenance
Collector
Michelle McKinley
(Jun-89 - 8-Sep-89)
Collector
Bartholomew Dean
(June 1989 - September 8, 1989)
Donor
Bartholomew Dean
(Jun-89 - 8-Sep-89)
Donor
Michelle McKinley
(June 1989 - September 8, 1989)
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