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420. This is the specialized split-mamuri basket of the Arawak 
known as the bakoké (pl. 107 B), the word signifying an eye socket, 
to the general contour of which the base of the completed article has 
been likened. The oval foundation (fig. 133 A) is formed of a single 
strand, the weft (we) looped upon itself to a length adapted for the 
size required, and fixed in position by a warp (wa), the ends of 
Fic. 182.—Diagram of basket shown in plate 107 A. 
which continue to lock the weft as it proceeds round and round in 
the course of manufacture (B,C). Asa matter of fact, the two ends 
of the one warp constitute practically two separate warps. Made by 
men and women, but used by the latter for carrying cassava. It is of 
at least two distinct shapes, according as it is manufactured by 
Arawak and Warrau, or by Carib. 
421. The uninclosed foundation circular or oval base baskets in- 
clude two series—one in which the warp strands, running parallel 
