basket

Catalog Number	114385
Literary Reference	, 13839
Cultural Affiliation	Ilongot

Continent	Asia
Country	Philippines
Region	Luzon Island
Island	Philippine Islands
Province	Cagayan River

Materials	vegetal material; palm leaf, bark, cordage
Catalog Description	Name: Basket. Squarish, pliable body. Of woven split palm leaf. Edge stitched with split bark. Tying string of twisted fiber cordage. A small basket such as this, is attached at the side so as to rest against the hip. Usually it is used at planting time to hold seed rice, but often it serves as a receptacle for the trinkets, betel nut outfit, and other things needed by a women on the trail.