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Object Number 991-17-30/11719
Display Title Close weave pouch shaped basket with cover, strap.
Descriptions
Object Description Close weave pouch shaped basket with cover, strap. Inside of a different woven pattern to add support, cover fits perfectly. woven by tukupi (the shaman) infestation or mold?
Inventory Description Basketry bag with lid, closed weave, braided strap secured to bag.
Classification
  • Bag
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Dimensions Overall: 31 x 19 x 9.2 cm (12 3/16 x 7 1/2 x 3 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11719
Provenance
Collector Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Collector A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)

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