Square carrying bag of rattan fibre. It has a thin cord at the top, connecting at two points and has a triangular flap that folds over. It is in black and natural colours with designs of lines and squares. [RM [OPS move] 2/11/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Square carrying bag of rattan fibre. It has a thin cord at the top, connecting at two points and has a triangular flap that folds over. It is in black and natural colours with designs of lines and squares. [RM [OPS move] 2/11/2016]
Geographical reference: Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Cultural groups: Penan
Person: Field collector Rodney Needham; PRM source Rodney Needham
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1952
Date collected: 1952
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1953
Materials and processes: Material Rattan Fibre Plant
Dimensions: Length: max 286 mm, Width: max 287 mm, Depth: max 30 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1953.1.9B

Search terms: Bag, Basketry, Basket

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