Huop Lidded Square Covered Food Box from the Philippines - 15.5" L X 15.5" W X 5.5" H
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Tightly-covered basket/food box made of bamboo and rattan. Initially used to hold cooked rice during the day. The lower section is made with the smooth skin of the bamboo on the inside; the cover/lid has the skin on the outside. Basket is in excellent condition, structurally sound and could be used for storage or a décor item. It has a dark brown/black patina that would work with any interior space.
Place of Origin: Ifugao, Luzon, Philippines
Date of Manufacture: 1950s-1960s
Condition: Excellent
Wear: Consistent with age and use. Please refer to pictures.
Dimensions: 15.5 in. L X 15.5 in. W X 5.5 in. H
Reference: Philippine Basketry - An Appreciation by Robert F. Lane (pg. 68)
Spurlock Museum of World Cultures at the University of Illinois