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Object Number 36-109-70/10868.1.26
Display Title Lake Lanao Tree Dwelling
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Philippine Islands / Indonesia / Constructed entirely of bamboo, / bejuco, nipa and cogan grass, these houses are usually built about / 100 feet from the ground and afford / the occupant protection from enemies / and wild beasts. / Gift of C. H. Hawes"; printed on photograph: "The American Museum of Natural History, New York / 12 Lake Lanao tree dwelling, from Philippine Islands."
Department Photographic
Date 1888-1913
Culture
  • Philippine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines / Mindanao
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Lanao
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 13.97 cm (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Donor Dr. Charles Henry Hawes

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