Classification
Description
A lidded box made to a traditional design from central and east Java. The box is woven from two colours of packing tape, forming a black and white triangular pattern. The lid fastens with two toggles and loops constructed from the same tape.
Inscriptions
printed: "SEWU packing tape basket Habitat The weave on this basket generally found in central and east Java in Indonesia. The plastic box is a modification of a bamboo box, which the local people usually use for food container. In central and east Java people usually use the bamboo box to send food to thier relatives and neighbours during celebration such as after giving birth." (swing tag)
Object number
AIBDC : 004684