Name/Title
BasketEntry/Object ID
28.4.5Description
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: KatuMade/Created
Date made
2007Place
Location
Ban Houayhoun, Lao Ngarm district, Salavan province.