Katu three sections basket

Katu three sections basket

Name/Title

Basket

Entry/Object ID

28.4.5

Description

Katu three-section basket (tee rek), woven by hand of bamboo (mai lai), rattan. The middle section is higher than the others. Vertical weave of rattan and horizontal weave of mai lai, basket height 31.3, struts up to the top rim of braided rattan. Two straps made of rattan bend from the higher section to the lower. Worn on the back. Used to carry knives, tools for the forest and some animals from farm. (Rattan was bought from TaTeng district).

Collection

Austro-Asiatic: Katu

Made/Created

Date made

2007

Place

Location

Ban Houayhoun, Lao Ngarm district, Salavan province.

Dimensions

Height

58.8 cm

Width

45 cm