basketry case (a) with lid (b), finely woven then sealed. a) fabric covered impregnated with a black resin which has dried hard and some-what shiny. bottom of case is rectangular, slightly tapered and with 2 raised bands at base of neck and 3.5cm from base on the outside. b) the lid, also tapered from the opening also has a raised band at the lip and another 3cm from the top.
Donor:
Lawrence E. Dawson
Collection place:
Philippines
Culture or time period:
Bagobo
Collector:
Lawrence E. Dawson
Materials:
Palm
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
1.5 Household
Context of use:
container to store betel nut, a mild stimulant chewed throughout Southeast Asia.