A Selection of Basketry from the Philippine Collection

bamboo & split cane twilled tech;square basket sits on square base made of wood; 2 looped handles attached to wood keep basket from falling off base; tupil basket- used for carrying food to field

square trinket basket made of wood and split cane w/ twilled tech; two cords run over entire basket.

large dark colored, wicker split bamboo, sides are sagging, bottom is especially fragile

twilled split cane rice tray, winnowing tray

large, twilled split cane round winnowing tray, flat

resembles a lid to an akob basket. bamboo rice platter or tray; fiber around rim is yellowish and brownish purple.

large mouth basket w/ light fiber, hexagon- shaped bottom; wide bamboo strips at top and base. decorative design on base; red yarn tied to one side, looped and tied in knot- maybe to hang basket; bamboo w/ twill tech.

large mouth basket w/ hexagon base, thick bamboo strips at top and base, decorative design. fiber seems to have a greenish color.

woven fiber basket attached to bamboo; flat bottom; wide mouth; twilled tech.

dome w/ woven fibers- dark and light colors. flat and 3D design.