Accession No
2005.727
Description
carrier; basket - Large tightly woven plastic carrier, made of made of plastic weave, plastic wire, rattan (wi sagoh), bamboo (tring). With circular top (rattan (wi sagoh) rim) and square base. Criss-crossed bamboo (tring) supports at the base. Single (kirik) weave.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Malaysia; Borneo; Sarawak; Siburan; Kampung Benuk
Period
c.2005
Source
Chua, Liana Cheng Lian [collector]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2005.727
Cultural Affliation
Bidayuh (Land Dyak)
Material
cane; plastic; bamboo; basketry; polyethylene; polypropylene
Local Term
Kirik
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
(Bio): Liana C.L. Chua, female collector. A larger, more durable plastic version of a traditional rattan container. Holds vegetables or crockery. Good example of how new materials have been incorporated into local weaving techniques. Bought 07/08/05.
Event Date 1/6/2006
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Large tightly woven plastic carrier, made of made of plastic weave, plastic wire, rattan (wi sagoh), bamboo (tring). With circular top (rattan (wi sagoh) rim) and square base. Criss-crossed bamboo (tring) supports at the base. Single (kirik) weave.
Event Date 1/6/2006
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Blue, grey, white and three types of green polyethylene terephthalate (PET)/polypropylene packing strips. Red and white electrical wire around the rim (PET).
Rhian Ward Plastics Project
Event Date 7/4/2017
Author: Rhian Ward
FM:265500
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