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Binali (c)
LOCAL NAME:
Binali (c)
ENGLISH NAME:
Jewellery or Needle basket
DESCRIPTION:
A rectangular container wickerwork basket with a lid made of rattan.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Bontoc
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Rattan
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Basket weaving
DIMENSIONS:
Lid:
Height: 2.3 cm
Length: 7 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Body:
Height: 3.8 cm
Length: 6 cm
Width: 4 cm
Base:
Length: 7 cm
Width: 4.8 cm
Rim:
Length: 6.2 cm
Width: 4 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
DISPLAY STATUS:
BURC
RESEARCH DATA:
A basket is used as a container for needles used in stitching textiles. It is constructed using the coiling technique, which is known locally as the binali style.
REFERENCES:
Anderson, E. M., & van den Muijzenberg, O. D. (2010). In the shape of tradition: Indigenous art of the Northern Philippines. Leiden: Zwartenkot Art Books.
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