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Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-1659, described as Basket, headhunter’s; plaited; freestanding, round rim reinforced with bamboo; square bottom with crossed bamboo strips leading to top as stiffeners; plaited backpack style straps (two), geometric dyed design on exterior. Used to carry human heads after hunt, called “Kanju.” Height 29.5 cm. Rim diameter 32.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-1349, described as Basket, open-word back-pack; incorporates two shoulder straps woven of same material as basket; cylindrical. For carrying rather large loads upon the back, ample capacity. Height 54 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-1348, described as Basket, open-work back-pack; incorporates two shoulder straps woven of same material as basket; cylindrical. For carrying rather large loads upon the back, ample capacity. Height: 51 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-26, described as Openwork checker basketry bag with drawstring and carrying strap.
Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-1189, described as Basket, man’s knapsack, plaited, with elaborate design flanked by an upper and lower band of triangles, all in black. Coiled plaque in base. Tall cylindrical shape. Attached plaited carrying straps. For use by men when traveling beyond village. In it are usually carried rice and tabacco, a spare waist cloth, a sleeping mat, sometimes a palm leaf rain mat, a roll of dried banana leaves for making cigarettes, and perhaps a cap for wearing in the house. Traded to several adjacent tribes. Made by women. Designs: [drawn symbol] = the snake that eats the fruit of the “bumut” tree. Outer borders of triangles = “tumpal.” Height 41 cm. Width 21.5 cm.

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