Tribal Art & Antiquities - 20th September 2016

Lot 446

An Ifugao basketry backpack Philippines woven rattan

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £50

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Description

An Ifugao basketry backpack

Philippines

woven rattan, reeds and wood with an inverted 'V' aperture, with shoulder straps,

48.5cm high,

a Bontoc kupit basket, with four parts, 24.5cm long, two Bontoc kupit baskets, each with three parts, with straps, 25cm and 25.5cm long, and three two-part baskets for personal belongings, 9cm and 7.5cm high. (17)

Provenance

The Luciano Federico Collection.