Philippines Bontoc Igorot basket lunch box "Topil". It is used by individual workers to carry food to the fields to sustain themselves trough a long day of work.
Dark brown to dark reddish patina: Very nice
Type of Object: Basket lunch box
Construction Method: Plaited
Local Terms: "topil"
Period/Date: Mid - late 20th century
Ethnic Group: Bontoc ( Igorots or Cordillerans) of Northern Luzon Philippines
Country of Origin: Philippines
Materials: Rattan, bamboo, wood
Dimensions: Diameter: 6.5 inches, Height: 2.8 inches
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