Bag Item Number: 2729/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Twisted fibre bag (bilum) in a trapezoidal shape with a long woven strap handle attached to ends of the slit opening. The body of the bag is detailed with brown and navy blue bands and zigzags alternating against the natural beige background.
Item History
- Made in Palembei, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea during 2006
- Collected by Carol E. Mayer in East Sepik, Papua New Guinea between April 2006 and May 2006
- Owned by Carol E. Mayer before February 18, 2009
- Received from Carol E. Mayer (Donor) on February 18, 2009
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- 2729/8
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- plant fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 62.0 cm, width 52.5 cm, depth 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Iatmul
- Field Collector
- Carol E. Mayer
- Previous Owner
- Carol E. Mayer
- Received from
- Carol E. Mayer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Palembei, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
- Collected in
- East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- during 2006
- Collection Date
- between April 2006 and May 2006
- Ownership Date
- before February 18, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on February 18, 2009
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 69
- Accession Number
- 2729/0008