Bag Item Number: Ae112 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A tightly plaited bag with wrapped seams. The rim and handle are braided. There are two large knots on each handle. Both bottom corners have a small tuft of raffia.
History Of Use
Made by men and women. Primarily used by women for marketing, also used for carrying personal possessions.
Cultural Context
carrying
Item History
- Made in Cameroon before 1980
- Owned by E. M. Von Kaldenberg before August 6, 1980
- Received from E. M. Von Kaldenberg (Donor) on August 6, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Central African
- Previous Owner
- E. M. Von Kaldenberg
- Received from
- E. M. Von Kaldenberg (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cameroon
When
- Creation Date
- before 1980
- Ownership Date
- before August 6, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on August 6, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0641/0017