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tumpline basket

tumpline basket

Turoung is a deep, trumpet-shaped basket for packing and transporting vegetables and other items over long distances, especially in the mountains. It is typically about three feet in length, and one foot in width, but the size can vary based on need. Turoung has a wide neck and narrow body, like an upside-down trumpet. It is carried on the back with the tumpline strapped to the forehead.

Assig. Object
basket
English Name
tumpline basket
Rohingya Name
turoung
Authorship
Nur Alom
Main Category
Farming
Collection Category
Basketry
Farming tools
Function Category
Farming
Receptacle
Inventory Number
BSK0014