Cylindrical sack-like basket with draw-cord. A circular pattern on the base and decorated diamond and chevron patterns [RM [OPS move] 9/11/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Cylindrical sack-like basket with draw-cord. A circular pattern on the base and decorated diamond and chevron patterns [RM [OPS move] 9/11/2016]
Geographical reference: Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia; Sarawak
Cultural groups: Kayan
Person: Field collector Arthur Bartlett Ward; PRM source Arthur Bartlett Ward; PRM source Dorothy Lucy Ward and family
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1923
Date collected: 1899 - 1923
Acquisition information: Donated: 1970
Materials and processes: Material Plant Fibre, Process Plaited, Process Basketry
Dimensions: Depth: max 157 mm, Width: max 348 mm, Length: max 542 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1970.32.29

Search terms: Basketry, Basket

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