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1908.59.59.2

Lid for beadwork and basketry box. See [1908.59.59 .1 - .4] for the associated components for this object. [BS [OPS move] 10/11/2017]


1908.59.59.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Lid for beadwork and basketry box. See [1908.59.59 .1 - .4] for the associated components for this object. [BS [OPS move] 10/11/2017]
Long description
Lid for box .Rectangular with basketry substrate. Decorated with a band of red felt around the sides and groups of white buttons stitched. Above this is a scalloped textile border and the top of the lid is covered with black and yellow beadwork in abstract geometric designs. See [1908.59.59 .1 - .4] for the associated components for this object. [BS [OPS move] 10/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Sarawak
Cultural groups
Iban
Person
Field collector Arthur Frederick Sharp
PRM source Arthur Frederick Sharp
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1908
Date collected
By 1908
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1908
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Felt Wool Textile Animal, Material Plastic Synthetic, Process Basketry, Process Beadwork, Process Stitched, Process Decorated, Process Woven
Dimensions
Depth: max 58 mm, Width: max 148 mm, Length: max 246 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.59.59.2

Search terms: Box, Bead, Basketry, Lid