Alat Fish Creel Basket from the Philippines - 17" H X 16" L X 9.5" W

Intricately-woven, split bamboo basket used as a fish creel/prawn trap. This one exhibits a larger wide-shouldered design that was typical for use with large families. The basket is constructed of split bamboo in various gauges of thickness. Its unique shape and size, along with its deep mahogany patina, will add interest to any collection and décor from Japandi, Wabi Sabi... to California Casual or Coastal Modern Design. Purchased in the 1960s in the Philippines – it has been part of a designer’s collection.  

Place of Origin: Pangasinan, Luzon, Philippines 

Date of Manufacture: 1950s-1960s 

Condition: Excellent

Wear: Consistent with age and use. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions:

Basket: 17 in. H X 16 in. L X 9.5 in. W

Base: 8 in. L X 7 in. W

Rim: 6.75 in. Diam. 

Reference: 

Philippine Basketry - An Appreciation by Robert F. Lane (pg. 44) 

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology at Harvard University

“Alat (Fish Basket),” Mapping Philippine Material Culture, SOAS University of London

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