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Bamboo, wood, beads, seeds Decorated tobacco boxes. Hall H, Case 24 written on print
Catalog Number 129063
Literary Reference , 13839
Cultural Affiliation Bagobo
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Mindanao Island
Island Philippine Islands
Province Davao Prov.
Locale Davao Gulf
Materials bamboo, wood, beads, seed
Catalog Description Name: Bákobáko:- Man's small box or basket. Round warp over which is wrapped then bamboo strips, to form a tight basket. Made in two compartments - one above the other. Wooden top and bottom. Top inlaid with beads and red seeds. Front beaded. Used for tobacco, flint and steel and the like. Worn suspended from one shoulder by means of a narrow hemp band (colored).