Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0486-0002 | |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Backpack basket | |
| Culture | Igorot | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | Philippines | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Luzon | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Northern Luzon | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Bark; Grass; Bamboo (?) | |
| Description | Rectangular plaited basket with tall, straight sides and removable lid tied to side with cordage; Rectangular base reinforced with wooden strip allows basket to stand up; 2 braided straps attached to wooden base and rim of basket allow basket to be worn on back; Outer side of basket covered with plaited mat covered with plant fiber tufts, for decorative purposes or to shed rain; Basket used to carry trophy heads collected in battle. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 45.0, Width = 32.0, Depth = 23.0, Thickness = 16.5 | |