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Ceremonial cup used to serve basi
Object Number 12-61-70/10861.1.1064
Display Title Ceremonial cup used to serve basi
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Bontoc Igorot / 8-a 250 Ceremonial cup in which basi is handed around in feasts / Igorots of Bontoc / Gift of / W. C. Forbes"
Department Photographic
Date 1898-1912
Culture
  • Bontoc Igorot
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines / Luzon / Mountain Province / Bontoc
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 15.24 cm (4 x 6 in.)
Provenance
Donor William Cameron Forbes

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