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Battara · 28th December 2004, 04:52 PM

I just assumed that it was a later repair. As I look at it again, it does look decorative in the use of different colors of rattan. No, I have not seen that on PI Moro stuff. I have seen that on some things from Borneo (where Moros also live). Of course, variations always exist in these pieces. I don't think it would be a major issue.

28th December 2004, 04:52 PM	#13
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I just assumed that it was a later repair. As I look at it again, it does look decorative in the use of different colors of rattan. No, I have not seen that on PI Moro stuff. I have seen that on some things from Borneo (where Moros also live). Of course, variations always exist in these pieces. I don't think it would be a major issue.