Cylindrical bamboo container, with the upper partition pierced at one side. The rim at the top and the base is also pierced, with a hide carrying strap knotted through each hole. A section of the base rim is worn away. Two thirds of the way up a dark iron strap, riveted with two rectangular apertures, circles the container. Above this strap is a band of plaited rattan.
Labels: Red label with black type, and a brown luggae label with handwriting.
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