Man's carrying bag
Artist
Waiwai (Native Amazonian)
Mediumplant fiber and feathers, mukru? palm leaves
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Dr. David R. Nalin
Object number2006.4.9
DescriptionSmaller man's basketry carrying bag with animal/monkey design. Rectangular basket that closes inside itself. The basket has a cord to keep it closed and carry it by. Three groupings of small red and large black feathers are attached to the bottom of bag along middle. Four groupings of small red and larger green and red feathers attached to the top four corners. Bar across top. Baskets are also known as pakaras?. Aditional kiriwontil? feathers pattern on top and bottom parukomatkur? tails of the little fish fish puruku?.On View
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Waiwai (Native Amazonian)
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Waiwai (Native Amazonian)
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