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Basket
Object Number 988-12-70/5598
Display Title Basket
Descriptions
Object Description Rattan carrying basket with lid. Circular rim, square base. Rear of basket is plain, has no decoration, the three other sides of basket bear geometric patterns in red, black, and undyed rattan. 2 strap fragments near base at rear. Two strap portions inside basket with 1 base portion also. The woven part of the lid has become detached from the rim. It is partially frayed. It is also decorated with red and black dye.
Inventory Description Basket, lid, square base, circular rim, painted geometric design, broken
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Materials Plant fiber, Pigment, Rattan
Dimensions Overall: 30.5 x 35.3 x 36 cm (12 x 13 7/8 x 14 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 988-12-70/5598
Provenance
Collector Jan Merghart (1949-1950 - 9/8/1988)
Donor Jan Merghart (1949-1950 - 9/8/1988)

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