travelling basket

Catalog Number 90057
Literary Reference , 13839
Cultural Affiliation Igorot
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Luzon Island
Island Philippine Islands
Province Benguet Prov.
Locale Kabayan
Materials rattan, cordage, vegetable threads
Catalog Description Name: Travelling basket or "head basket" knap-sack-like. Of split and plaited rattan and of sides of netting of cordage. Outer side covered with hanging vegetable threads, which serve as a rain cloak for shoulders. | Notes: Worn on back. Plaited straps of rattan for arms to pass thro.