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human history
  • Description

    Handbag

    Made from cane. A plait technique weave is used to create a diamond shaped pattern. The cane coloured red and natural brown colour. The handbag is rectangle shaped. 2 rattan hinges on one side. Small metal pins visible in frame connecting the weave to the frame. A handle on the top. Damaged to plait weave near the handle. There are remnants of a rattan closure

  • Place
    Southeast Asia/Asia
  • Accession Number
    1984.105
  • Accession Date
    15 Feb 1984
  • Other Id

    50791 (ethnology)

  • Department

    World

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