EA/7/2 - 
box

box

Objectcode
EA/7/2
Description (brief)
Round box (kabila) woven of leaves (strips). On the sides of the box different designs are woven in primary colours. The kabila has a handle and lid. The design on the lid is characteristic of Manokwari. The original owner purchased the box at an auction (lelang) held at the mission station at Pasar Putih.
Origin(s)
Manokwari
Dimensions (L x Ø)
24,0 x 29,0 cm
Production technique
plait work

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » leaf
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » fibre » hemp » rope
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » plant specimen » reed
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Bird's Head » Vogelkop oost » Manokwari
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division West New Guinea » Subdivision Manokwari
Object category
OVM Category » vestiging » huisraad » opbergen